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Q145906: Non-paged Memory Leak in NWLNKRIP.SYS Causes Event ID 2019

Article: Q145906
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 
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SUMMARY
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When you use the IPX/SPX compatible transport protocol (NWLink) and Remote
Access Service (RAS) in Windows NT 3.51 Service Pack 2 or 3, the computer stops
responding (hangs) and the following system event appears in the Event Viewer:

  Event ID 2019

  Description: The server was unable to allocate from the system nonpaged pool
  because the pool was empty.


CAUSE
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A 64-byte non-paged memory leak in NWLNKRIP.SYS occurs when it receives route
down RIP packets from the network.


RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, apply the fix mentioned below.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51. A fix
to this problem is in development, but has not been regression-tested and may be
destabilizing in production environments. Microsoft does not recommend
implementing this fix at this time. Contact Microsoft Product Support Services
for more information on the availability of this fix.


Additional query words: prodnt

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS351search
Version           : winnt:3.51

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