RESKIT: RConsole Leaks Process Handles (159272)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q159272

SYMPTOMS

When you run the Remote Console Server service from the Windows NT Resource Kit, you may notice that Windows NT is unable to start any new process after you run the service for a period of time. For example, Windows NT is unable to launch any new applications or the command shell from the server console.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, stop the Remote Console Server service to free all used handles and allow new processes to start.

Note: The Remote Console Server has been updated to version 1.0b. This version resolves the memory leak issue. The file is available on our FTP server.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT versions 3.51 and 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/9/2001
Keywords:kbbug KB159272
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