DOCUMENT: Q141375       15-Nov-1996  [winnt]
TITLE   : Winstone 97 May Fail on Windows NT 4.0
PRODUCT : Microsoft Windows NT
PROD/VER: 4.00
OPER/SYS: WINDOWS
KEYWORDS: kbole kbenv kbbug4.00 kbappnote ntutil nt32app
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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
 - Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
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SYMPTOMS
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When run on Windows NT 4.0 with no networking components installed,
Winstone 97 may unexpectedly terminate in the middle of the test. The tests
do not fail when networking components are present.

CAUSE
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When no networking components are installed, references to active objects
are released within a short time.

RESOLUTION
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Install networking components on Windows NT or obtain the following update.

Microsoft has updated Rpcss.exe to correct the problem. Instructions for
installing it are available from Microsoft support channels or directly
from the following Internet location:

   ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/winnt/winnt-public/fixes/usa/NT40
   /hotfixes-postSP1/winstone97

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A
supported fix is now available, but is not 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 service pack release containing this fix.
Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information on the
availability of this fix.

Additional reference words: prodnt 4.00

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