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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:

  • You work with a Windows Server 2008-based computer that has multiple processors.

  • The Terminal Service role is enabled on the computer.

  • You try to run a legacy application that does not have the /TSAWARE option enabled in a terminal session.

In this scenario, when the legacy application starts, it may randomly encounter an access violation.

Cause

If the /TSAWARE option is not enabled when an application is compiled, the application is considered a legacy application for the terminal service. When a legacy application is started in a terminal session, the Tsappcmp.dll module inserts hooks on the function calls of this legacy application for terminal service application-compatibility purposes.

A race condition may occur in the Tsappcmp.dll module when hooked functions are running. This race condition causes legacy applications to encounter access violations.

Resolution

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 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=supportNote 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.

Important Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only one of these products may be listed on the “Hotfix Request” page. To request the hotfix package that applies to both Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, just select the product that is listed on the page.

Prerequisites

The computer must be running Windows Server 2008 to apply this hotfix. Additionally, the Terminal Service role must be installed.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any previously released hotfixes.

Registry information

You do not have to make any changes to the registry.

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 Server 2008 file information note

The MANIFEST (.manifest) files and MUM (.mum) files that are installed for each environment are
listed separately. MUM and MANIFEST files and their associated security catalog (.cat) files are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files are signed with a Microsoft digital signature. The attributes of these files are not listed.

Windows Server 2008, x86-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Tsappcmp.dll

6.0.6001.22369

63,488

05-Feb-2009

05:41

x86

Windows Server 2008, x64-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Tsappcmp.dll

6.0.6001.22369

75,776

05-Feb-2009

06:15

x64

Workaround

To work around the issue, recompile the problematic application to enable the /TSAWARE option.

Status

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

More Information

For more information about the /TSAWARE option, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/01cfys9z(VS.80).aspxFor more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates


Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Package_for_kb967471_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not applicable

1,419

05-Feb-2009

13:23

Not applicable

Package_for_kb967471_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not applicable

1,430

05-Feb-2009

13:23

Not applicable

X86_microsoft-windows-t..lservices-appcompat_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22369_none_3a777adb5665696b.manifest

Not applicable

38,078

05-Feb-2009

06:01

Not applicable

Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Amd64_microsoft-windows-t..lservices-appcompat_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22369_none_9696165f0ec2daa1.manifest

Not applicable

38,094

05-Feb-2009

06:41

Not applicable

Package_for_kb967471_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not applicable

1,427

05-Feb-2009

13:23

Not applicable

Package_for_kb967471_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not applicable

1,438

05-Feb-2009

13:23

Not applicable

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