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Q153571: PCM Causes Dr. Watson AV if CurrentLogonServer Unavailable

Article: Q153571
Product(s): Microsoft Systems Management Server
Version(s): winnt:1.0,1.1
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 18-DEC-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Systems Management Server versions 1.0, 1.1 
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SYMPTOMS
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If the CurrentLogonServer is unavailable, Package Command Manager (PCMWIN32) can
cause a Dr. Watson access violation (AV) error. The PCM log file will contain
entries similar to the following:

  \\<servername>\sms_pkgd\x8600001
     Attempting to connect to package server \\<servername>\sms_pkgd\...

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server
version 1.1. It has been fixed in Systems Management Server version 1.2.

Additional query words: prodsms pcmwin32

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbSMSSearch kbSMS100 kbSMS110
Version           : winnt:1.0,1.1
Issue type        : kbbug

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