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Error Message: Dr. Watson Exception (0x80000003)

Article ID: 230176

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

APPLIES TO

Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Enterprise Edition
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition

This article was previously published under Q230176

SYMPTOMS

When you try to run a program, the following Dr. Watson error message may be displayed:

An application error has occurred and an application error log is being generated.

<Program.exe>
Exception: hardcoded-breakpoint (0x80000003), Address: 0x77f76274

Where <Program.exe> is the name of your program's executable file. The Address value may be different.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if a program makes a request for memory with the MEM_TOP_DOWN flag set. A bad pointer may be returned, causing the Dr. Watson error message.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service pack, please go to:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/servicepacks/ -or-

152734 how to obtain the latest windows nt 4.0 service pack

For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://support.microsoft.com/directory/overview.asp

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Windows NT 4.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5.

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