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The memory usage of the Dns.exe process keeps increasing after you install hotfix 941672 on a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 SP2 and that has the DNS server role installedArticle ID: 975830 - View products that this article applies to. SYMPTOMSConsider the following scenario:
CAUSEThis problem occurs because the DNS server service does not manage allocated memory space correctly in the following situation:
RESOLUTION A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix. If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, 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. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
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PrerequisitesTo apply this hotfix, the computer must be running Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) and must have the DNS server role installed.For more information about how to install the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 889100
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/889100/
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How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003
Restart requirementYou must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace any other hotfix.File informationThe English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.Windows Server 2003 file information noteFor all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2003Collapse this table
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STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. REFERENCESFor more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 824684
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/
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Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updatesMORE INFORMATION
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
941672
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/941672/
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MS07-062: Vulnerability in DNS could allow spoofing
PropertiesArticle ID: 975830 - Last Review: October 27, 2009 - Revision: 1.0 APPLIES TO
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