FIX: The Breakpoint "{,<filename>,} .<line>" cannot be set (132725)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2.1
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 2.2
  • Microsoft Visual C++ 4.0
This article was previously published under Q132725

SYMPTOMS

When debugging projects located on a Novell Netware server from Windows NT version 3.51, you may receive this error:
The breakpoint "{,<filename>,} .<line>" cannot be set.

CAUSE

There is a problem in NWRDR.SYS. The file read modes are not set correctly.

RESOLUTION

This problem has been fixed in the Service Pack 2 for Windows NT. Please see article 128465 for information on how to obtain the Windows NT 3.51 Service Pack.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in Windows NT version 3.51. This bug was corrected in the Windows NT 3.51 Service Pack 2.

MORE INFORMATION

To reproduce the bug using the HELLO, MFC sample:

  1. Place the HELLO sample on the Netware Server.
  2. Build HELLO for the Debug Target.
  3. Place a breakpoint in InitInstance().
  4. Press F5 (Go) to run the program.
NOTE: This problem occurs only under Windows NT version 3.51.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/4/2003
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbBug kberrmsg kbfix kbide KB132725
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