Microsoft KB Archive/939008

= Error message when you start a Windows Vista-based computer on which Windows ReadyBoost is running: &quot;STOP: 0x0000006F SESSION3 INITIALIZATION FAILED&quot; =

Article ID: 939008

Article Last Modified on 8/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
 * Windows Vista Starter
 * Windows Vista Home Basic
 * Windows Vista Home Premium
 * Windows Vista Business
 * Windows Vista Enterprise
 * Windows Vista Ultimate

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SYMPTOMS
When you start a Windows Vista-based computer, you receive an error message that resembles the following:


 * STOP: 0x0000006F

SESSION3_INITIALIZATION_FAILED

This problem occurs if the computer is using an onboard storage device or an external flash storage device that is managed by Windows ReadyBoost. This problem occurs only in certain hardware configurations.

Note Some computers may use an onboard &quot;integrated&quot; flash storage device that uses Windows ReadyBoost to improve system performance. On such a system, you may not be aware that Windows ReadyBoost is running, because the configuration and operation are automatic.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because of a memory leak in the Windows ReadyBoost driver.

Note Not all Stop 0x0000006F errors are caused by the problem that is mentioned in the &quot;Symptoms&quot; section.



Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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 a previously released hotfix.

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 item in Control Panel.

Windows Vista, 64-bit versions


STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.



MORE INFORMATION
For more 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

Additional query words: STOP BugCheck Bug Check BSOD hang freeze NMI bluescreen blue screen 0x6F SESSION3_INITIALIZATION_FAILED flash boot

Keywords: kberrmsg kbbug kbfix kbqfe kbprb kbexpertisebeginner kbhotfixserver kbwinvistapostrtmfix KB939008

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