Microsoft KB Archive/260256

= Java Plug-in Leaves Browser Processes and NTVDMs Running After Closing the Browser =

Article ID: 260256

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition, when used with:
 * the hardware: Intel x86
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition, when used with:
 * the hardware: Intel x86

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This article was previously published under Q260256



SYMPTOMS
Programs such as Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, and RealPlayer, as well as 16-bit programs running NT Virtual DOS Machine (NTVDM), may continue to use process resources after you close the programs. You must then use Task Manager to quit the process; otherwise, the operating system memory eventually runs out of resources and you need to restart the computer.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur because Java Plug-in version 1.2.1 leaves orphaned browser processes open after the browser is closed. This behavior does not seem to occur when you browse Web sites or applets that do not use the Java plug-in.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, download and install Java Plug-in 1.2.2 from the following Web site:

http://wwws.sun.com/software/java/



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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