Intermediate Network Driver Causes STOP 0x0000001E on MP Computer (195725)



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 Q195725

SYMPTOMS

After you install an intermediate network driver, such as the DynamicAccess software Intermediate driver from 3COM Corporation, the Windows NT computer may display a blue screen error message in Tcpip.sys with a STOP 0x0000001E. The second dword of the stop code will be 0xC00000005. This has only been observed on multiprocessor computers. An intermediate driver is a network driver that is layered between a transport driver and a miniport driver to provide added functionality.

CAUSE

The Tcpip.sys driver does not properly initialize on multiprocessor computers.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service pack, please go to:
For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft Product Support Services. 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:

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT version 4.0 Service Pack 5.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/23/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbfix kbQFE KB195725