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Q173273: XADM: Dr Watson Access Violation in Admin.exe

Article: Q173273
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg
Last Modified: 07-JAN-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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In the Microsoft Exchange Administrator program when you create a custom
recipient using an X.400 address, you may receive an access violation and, if Dr
Watson is enabled, you will receive the following error message:

  An application error has occurred and a log is being generated.
  ADMIN.EXE Exception: access violation (0xc0000005) : address: 0x0050f361.

CAUSE
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The array that was allocated for the X.400 address information is being
overwritten.



STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Exchange Server
version 5.0.


A supported fix is now available, but has not been 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 next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft
Technical Support for more information.

Additional query words: access violation

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Keywords          : kberrmsg 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:5.0
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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