You may encounter a Stop error on a Windows XP-based computer when you heavily use the Server Message Block (SMB) redirector component

When you heavily use the Server Message Block (SMB) redirector component (Mrxsmb.sys) on a Windows XP-based computer, you may encounter a Stop error.

This problem may occur more frequently in a virtualized system.

Additionally, assume that you enable the "Special pool" feature by following the steps in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:In this scenario, the system generates a "0x000000D5" Stop error. This error indicates that a driver tried to write to the freed special pool memory.

This problem may occur if the Mrxsmb.sys driver does not correctly synchronize the reallocation of some pool memory under high-stress conditions. This behavior may cause the Mrxsmb.sys driver to write to the freed pool memory. Additionally, this behavior corrupts the pool memory that is being used by other drivers. You can enable the "Special pool" feature to verify that the Mrxsmb.sys driver is responsible for corrupting the memory.

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.

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, submit a request to 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

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or a later service pack installed. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

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.

Windows XP with Service Pack 2, x86-based versions

Windows XP with Service Pack 3, x86-based versions

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

For more information about the SMB redirector component, visit the following Microsoft Web site: