DHCP Server Service May AV When Adminstrating Locally or Remotely (216779)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
This article was previously published under Q216779

SYMPTOMS

The DHCP Service may cause an access violation in Tcpsvcs.exe when you attempt to start the DHCP Administration program (Dhcpadmn.exe) connecting locally or remotely.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the DHCP server does not properly initialize a structure created to hold client information.

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:

http://support.microsoft.com/directory/overview.asp


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows NT 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 KB216779
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