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SMTP TCP/IP Port Hangs in Windows NT 3.51

Article ID: 147203

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51

This article was previously published under Q147203

SYMPTOMS

In Windows NT 3.51, an SMTP TCP/IP socket port stops responding (hangs).

CAUSE

This problem occurs when a client computer sends a request to open the socket port, but the request contains information of an invalid endpoint to be opened.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, install the fix mentioned below.

To work around this problem, shut down and restart Windows NT.

To correct this problem, apply the fix mentioned below.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51. This problem was corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for Windows NT Workstation or Server version 3.51. For information on obtaining this update, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces):

S E R V P A C K

Additional query words: prodnt

Keywords: KB147203