Article: Q230176
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbWinNT400sp5fix
Last Modified: 16-MAY-2002
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0
- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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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
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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
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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-
- Q152734 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/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0. This problem was
first corrected in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5.
Additional query words:
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Keywords : kbWinNT400sp5fix
Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTSEntSearch kbWinNTSEnt400 kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version : winnt:4.0
Hardware : ALPHA x86
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix
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