Microsoft KB Archive/159272

= RESKIT: RConsole Leaks Process Handles =

Article ID: 159272

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q159272



SYMPTOMS
When you run the Remote Console Server service from the Windows NT Resource Kit, you may notice that Windows NT is unable to start any new process after you run the service for a period of time. For example, Windows NT is unable to launch any new applications or the command shell from the server console.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, stop the Remote Console Server service to free all used handles and allow new processes to start.

Note: The Remote Console Server has been updated to version 1.0b. This version resolves the memory leak issue. The file is available on our FTP server.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT versions 3.51 and 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: RConsole RClient leak handle

Keywords: kbbug KB159272

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