Err Msg: Error 709: Try Changing Your Password Again. If You...

• Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0
• Microsoft Windows NT Server Enterprise Edition version 4.0
• Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to change your domain password from your Windows 95 Dial- Up Networking (DUN) client, the following error message may be displayed:

   Error 709: Try changing your password again. If you still get this
   message, report it to your system administrator

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when you are connected to a Windows NT 4.0 Remote Access Service (RAS) server.

RESOLUTION

Obtain the following fix or wait for the next Windows NT service pack.

This fix should have the following timestamp:

   01/22/98  03:25PM                27,408 Raschap.dll (Intel)
   01/22/98  03:22PM                45,328 Raschap.dll (Alpha)

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. 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.