A Hotfix Revolution
admin | October 27, 2010 | 3:44 pm
Consider the following scenario:
You have a computer that is running an x86-based version of Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2).
You start an application that does the following:
The application allocates a large block of a contiguous memory buffer. For example, the application allocates a memory buffer that is more than 700 MB.
The application uses the Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) driver to connect to a database.
In this scenario, the block of the contiguous memory buffer may not be allocated. Therefore, the application may not start. Or, random application failures occur after the application starts.
Note- When you run this application on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1), this issue does not occur.
The Resolution
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. This hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. If your business is been affected by the above, then a hotfix might receive additional testing.
Contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.
Note- If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix.





