Winspool.drv and Kernel32.dll on Same Base Address in CHS SP3 (191765)



The information in this article applies to:

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

This article was previously published under Q191765

SYMPTOMS

In the Chinese version of Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3, Winspool.drv is at the same base address as Kernel32.dll. If a program is linked to Winspool.drv statically, an error message appears stating that Winspool.drv is at the same base address as Kernel32.dll when the program is launched.

CAUSE

Winspool.drv has been assigned the wrong base address.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix that corrects this problem is now available from Microsoft, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. If you are not severely affected by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Windows NT service pack that contains this fix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:



This fix should have the following file attributes or later:
   Date     Time                  Size    File Name     Platform
   -------------------------------------------------------------
   8/20/98  02:10a                93,456  Winspool.drv  (x386)
				


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 3, Chinese version.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/16/2002
Keywords:kbbug kbQFE KB191765