Routing and Remote Access stops responding in Windows Server 2003 (888090)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration Server 2004, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition

SYMPTOMS

Assume the following scenario: You try to establish a virtual private network (VPN) connection with a remote site on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer that is running Routing and Remote Access. In this scenario, Routing and Remote Access becomes unresponsive, and you cannot quit the service. You must restart your computer to restart Routing and Remote Access. Additionally, you may experience either of the following symptoms:
  • If you try to reconnect the VPN connection, the VPN connection remains in the connecting state.
  • If you try to restart the Routing and Remote Access service, you may receive the following error message:
    Error 1053: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion.

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: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 file attributes) 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, 32-Bit Editions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------
   18-Oct-2004  07:21  5.2.3790.223      335,360  Tcpip.sys
Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Editions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------
   17-Oct-2004  23:21  5.2.3790.223      973,824  Tcpip.sys

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, 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:6/1/2006
Keywords:kbQFE kbHotfixServer kbBug kbfix kbWinServ2003preSP1fix KB888090 kbAudITPRO