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RESKIT: RshSvc Leaks Process Handles

Article ID: 159217

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

This article was previously published under Q159217

SYMPTOMS

When running the Remote Shell service from the Windows NT Resource Kit, you may notice that after the service operates for a while, Windows NT is unable to start any new process. For example, Windows NT is unable to launch any new applications or the command shell from the server console.

CAUSE

The RSHSVC service is not freeing process handles correctly.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, stop the Remote Shell service to free all used handles and allow new processes to start.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51 and 4.0. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: RshSvc Rsh leak handle

Keywords: kbbug KB159217