BUG: SQLServerAgent May Not Respond to CTRL+C Correctly in Console Mode (226121)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
This article was previously published under Q226121
BUG #: 54747 (SQLBUG_70)

SYMPTOMS

SQL Server Agent may not correctly respond to a CTRL+C keyboard request to shut the agent program down.

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, always use CTRL+BREAK to shut down SQL Server Agent when it is started from the console.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server 7.0.

MORE INFORMATION

This problem will only occur if you do not hold down the C key when Pressing CTRL+C. When this problem occurs, you may get the following message on the console:
Do you want to shutdown SQLServerAgent (Y/N)? c Incorrect response, continuing execution
You are not allowed to present a response to the shutdown request. Most users hit the CTRL+C key sequence quickly, which leads to this problem.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/16/2002
Keywords:kbBug KB226121
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