Microsoft KB Archive/174547

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Last reviewed: October 10, 1997

Article ID: Q174547 The information in this article applies to:
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS
When a server running Windows NT Server and running Services for Macintosh is under heavy load and the CPU reaches 99 percent usage, print jobs from Macintosh clients may cause the server to generate an access violation in Sfmprint.exe.

CAUSE
The problem was in the HandleReadAPI, where the job is freed twice when TellClient fails.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, obtain the hotfix below, or wait for the next service pack.

STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.
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