Services.exe Problems When You Try to View Log Files (225088)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP4
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition 4.0 SP4
This article was previously published under Q225088

SYMPTOMS

When you try to view logs associated with the Windows NT 4.0 Event Viewer program, Services.exe may stop responding (hang) or it may generate an access violation error message.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT version 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 version 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/23/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbbug kbenv kberrmsg kbfix kbui KB225088
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