The WTSSetUserConfig command causes a memory leak on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (833343)

RESOLUTION

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:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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 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      Platform
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   04-Dec-2003  22:18  5.2.3790.107  127,488  Regapi.dll     IA64
   04-Dec-2003  22:18  5.2.3790.107   48,640  Wtsapi32.dll   IA64
   04-Dec-2003  22:18  5.2.3790.107   49,664  Wregapi.dll    X86
   04-Dec-2003  22:18  5.2.3790.107   17,920  Wwtsapi32.dll  X86

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the terminology that is used to describe Microsoft product 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

The WTSSetUserConfig function modifies configuration information for the specified user on the specified domain controller or on the specified Terminal Server. To set configuration information for a domain user, you must specify the name of the primary domain controller in the call to WTSSetUserConfig. You can retrieve the name of the primary domain controller by using the NetGetDCName function.

Memory leaks may cause a program to run out of resources and may cause a program to quit unexpectedly. A memory leak occurs when memory that is allocated in a program is not returned to the operating system, although the program is no longer using the memory.