STOP 0x0000000A Using OpenNT Commands and Utilities (166266)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0

This article was previously published under Q166266

SYMPTOMS

When you use Softway Systems OpenNT Commands and Utilities version 1.1 to execute a whole disk find, Windows NT may blue screen. For example, the following command may result in a blue screen:

$ find . -type f -exec grep -l "info" {} \;

CAUSE

This problem occurs because Windows NT does not free the virtual memory correctly. This is not a problem with OpenNT Commands and Utilities.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. This problem was corrected in the latest Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 U.S. Service Pack. For information on obtaining the service pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

MORE INFORMATION

OpenNT Commands and Utilities is manufactured by Softway Systems, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/8/2001
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbbug KB166266