The DHCP service generates a random access violation in the Tcpsvcs.exe service on a Windows Server 2003-based computer (897655)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition

SYMPTOMS

On a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service generates a random access violation when the DHCP service is hosted in the Tcpsvcs.exe service.

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 Service Pack 1, Itanium-based versions
   Date         Time   Version           Size     File name      Platform
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23-Sep-2005  03:56  5.2.3790.2534     733,184  Dhcpssvc.dll   IA-64
   23-Sep-2005  03:56  5.2.3790.2534     270,848  Wdhcpssvc.dll  x86
Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions
   Date         Time   Version           Size     File name      Platform
   ------------------------------------------------------------------------
   23-Sep-2005  03:56  5.2.3790.413      677,888  Dhcpssvc.dll   IA-64
   23-Sep-2005  03:56  5.2.3790.413      260,096  Wdhcpssvc.dll  x86
Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions
   Date         Time   Version           Size     File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   23-Sep-2005  03:56  5.2.3790.2534     432,640  Dhcpssvc.dll     
   23-Sep-2005  03:56  5.2.3790.2534     270,848  Wdhcpssvc.dll  
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, 32-bit versions
   Date         Time   Version           Size     File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------     
   23-Sep-2005  16:12  5.2.3790.2534     270,848  Dhcpssvc.dll   
Windows Server 2003, 32-bit versions
   Date         Time   Version           Size     File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   23-Sep-2005  16:04  5.2.3790.413      260,096  Dhcpssvc.dll        

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/24/2006
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