The session remains locked when you call ExitWindowsEx(EWX_LOGOFF|EWX_FORCE,NULL) in Windows XP (910849)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
SYMPTOMSWhen a program calls ExitWindowsEx(EWX_LOGOFF|EWX_FORCE,NULL) in Microsoft Windows XP, the Windows session remains locked. This problem occurs when the following conditions are true: - The DisableCAD Group Policy setting is enabled.
- A user has locked the Windows session.
- A screensaver is running that has the On resume, password protect option turned on.
RESOLUTIONHotfix informationA 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 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. Restart requirementYou must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix. File informationThe 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. |
Licdll.dll | 5.1.2600.1776 | 398,848 | 19-Nov-2005 | 04:03 | x86 | SP1 | Winlogon.exe | 5.1.2600.1776 | 483,328 | 19-Nov-2005 | 03:44 | x86 | SP1 |
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Licdll.dll | 5.1.2600.2800 | 423,936 | 19-Nov-2005 | 04:14 | x86 | SP2 | Winlogon.exe | 5.1.2600.2800 | 503,808 | 19-Nov-2005 | 03:48 | x86 | SP2 |
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 8/7/2006 |
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Keywords: | kbWinXPpreSP3fix kbBug kbfix kbQFE kbhotfixserver kbpubtypekc KB910849 kbAudITPRO |
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