A service that makes a call to the SetProcessWorkingSetSize function fails in Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 Server (823684)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

SYMPTOMS

When a service makes a call to the SetProcessWorkingSetSize function to try to increase the size of the working set, the operation may not work. By default, there is no visual notification that the failure occurred unless either of the following conditions are true:
  • The service faults.
  • The developer has added code to log or display the error that is generated by the SetProcessWorkingSetSize function.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the service is configured to log on to an account other than the Local System account. For example, this problem may occur if the service is configured to log on to the Administrator account.

RESOLUTION

Windows Server 2003 Hotfix Information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows Server 2003 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003

   Date         Time   Version      Size        File name
   ---------------------------------------------------------
   24-Jul-2003  20:01  5.2.3790.72  2,407,424   Ntkrnlmp.exe
   24-Jul-2003  19:36  5.2.3790.72  2,064,384   Ntkrnlpa.exe
   24-Jul-2003  19:36  5.2.3790.72  2,106,880   Ntkrpamp.exe
   24-Jul-2003  20:05  5.2.3790.72  2,206,720   Ntoskrnl.exe

Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Edition

   Date         Time   Version      Size       File name     Platform
   ------------------------------------------------------------------
   01-Aug-2003  12:14  5.2.3790.74  5,345,792  Ntkrnlmp.exe  IA-64

Windows 2000 Hotfix Information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that this article describes. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

To resolve this problem, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

This hotfix requires Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4).

Restart requirement

You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.
   Date         Time    Version        Size        File name
   ------------------------------------------------------------
   26-Jun-2003  16:26   5.0.2195.6762     29,712   Mountmgr.sys
   08-Aug-2003  20:47   5.0.2195.6801  1,697,472   Ntkrnlmp.exe
   08-Aug-2003  20:48   5.0.2195.6801  1,696,640   Ntkrnlpa.exe
   08-Aug-2003  20:48   5.0.2195.6801  1,717,568   Ntkrpamp.exe
   08-Aug-2003  20:47   5.0.2195.6801  1,675,072   Ntoskrnl.exe

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, configure the service to log on to the Local System account.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about how hotfix packages are named, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

816915 New file naming schema for Microsoft Windows software update packages

For additional information about standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/27/2005
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