You receive an access violation error message when you run the DNSLint tool to query a BIND-based DNS server from a Windows Server 2003 computer (867463)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you use the DNSLint tool to send a DNS query to a BIND-based DNS server, you may receive an access violation error message in response to the DNS query from the BIND-based DNS server. You notice this issue when the BIND-based DNS server where you send the DNS query is in a network that is running both Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based DNS servers and BIND-based DNS servers.

CAUSE

This issue may occur if the DNS query response from the BIND-based DNS server contains data that is in a format that is not recognized by the DNSLint tool.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, install the latest version of the DNSLint tool.

For additional information about how to download the latest version of the DNSLint tool, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

321045 Description of the DNSLint utility

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about DNS deployment in Windows, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/6/9/5695b3a2-bfbb-4638-8058-de94c3c5b7ff/06_CHAPTER_3_Deploying_DNS.doc

For additional information about how to use the DNSLint tool to troubleshoot Active Directory replication issues, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

321046 How to use the DNSLint tool to troubleshoot Active Directory replication issues


For additional information about the DNSLint tool, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

329982 Support WebCast: Microsoft Windows: using the DNSLint utility

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2004
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