Stop error message when an application draws the bitmap by using the mask in Windows XP Service Pack 2: "0x50 PAGE_FAULT_IN_NONPAGED_AREA"

On a computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), you may receive a Stop error message when an application draws the bitmap by using the mask. The Stop error message resembles the following:Note The Stop error message may occur in the following processes:

• win32k!prunPlgRead32
• win32k!prunPlgRead24
• win32k!prunPlgRead16
• win32k!prunPlgRead8

This problem occurs because some functions in Windows XP SP2 access invalid locations that exceed the mask bitmap buffer. The buffer is exceeded because the pointer is increased more than is required.

Hotfix information

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 this specific problem. 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: 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.

Prerequisites

You must have Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this software update.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other software updates.

File information

The 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.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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