DOCUMENT:Q230176  16-MAY-2002  [winnt]
TITLE   :Error Message: Dr. Watson Exception (0x80000003)
PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows NT
PROD/VER:winnt:4.0
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:kbWinNT400sp5fix

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The information in this article applies to:

 - Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
 - Microsoft Windows NT Server, Enterprise Edition version 4.0 
 - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to run a program, the following Dr. Watson error message may be
displayed:

   An application error has occurred and an application error log is being
   generated.

   <Program.exe>
   Exception: hardcoded-breakpoint (0x80000003), Address: 0x77f76274

Where <Program.exe> is the name of your program's executable file. The
Address value may be different.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs if a program makes a request for memory with the
MEM_TOP_DOWN flag set. A bad pointer may be returned, causing the Dr. Watson
error message.

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or
the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service
pack, please go to:

 - http://www.microsoft.com/windows/servicepacks/

-or-

 - Q152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack

For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft
Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support
Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the
following address on the World Wide Web:

   http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS


STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT 4.0. This problem was
first corrected in Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 5.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbWinNT400sp5fix 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTSEntSearch kbWinNTSEnt400 kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : winnt:4.0
Hardware          : ALPHA x86
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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