BUG: Concurrent Xp_makewebtask May Cause an Access Violation

 Last reviewed: December 18, 1997
Article ID: Q174853
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5
BUG #: 17166 (NT: 6.5)

SYMPTOMS

Concurrent execution of the xp_makewebtask extended stored procedure may cause a handled access violation (AV) and cause SQL Server to stop responding. If you encounter this problem, a message similar to the following will appear in the SQL Server errorlog: 

   Stored function 'xp_makewebtask' in the library 'xpsqlweb.dll' generated
   access violation; SQL Server is terminating process 12

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, serialize execution of xp_makewebtask.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 6.5. 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: sp_makewebtask web wizard hang hung
Keywords : kbbug6.50 SSrvGPF SSrvWeb kbusage
Version : WINNT:6.5
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: December 18, 1997
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