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"0xC0000142" or "-1073741502" Stop error when many PowerShell scripts call the Console.Write method or when you try to start many console applications on a PowerShell console in Windows 7 or in Windows Server 2008 R2

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Symptoms

Assume that many Windows PowerShell scripts call the Console.Write method, or you try to start many console applications on a Windows PowerShell console on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. In this situation, the script exits or the console applications do not start, and you receive one of the following exit codes:
0xC0000142
-1073741502
Additionally, you cannot start any of the console applications from the PowerShell console.
Notes
  • The exit code describes a STATUS_DLL_INIT_FAILED issue.
  • This issue is resolved temporarily when you stop the PowerShell script and then restart the PowerShell console.

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Cause

This issue is caused by an error in the Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll file. When a Windows PowerShell script calls the Console.Write method, or when you run an executable file for an application from a Windows PowerShell session, values are written into the PowerShell console. Additionally, a corresponding console handle is created. When many console handles are created, the console handles leak, and the issue that is described in the "Symptoms" section occurs.

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Resolution

This hotfix is also available at Microsoft Update Catalog.

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 website:
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.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must be running one of the following operating systems:
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
  • Windows Server 2008 R2
  • Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
For more information about how to obtain a Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

976932 Information about Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

Registry information

To apply this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.
File information
The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information notes
Important Windows 7 hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
  • The files that apply to a specific product, SR_Level (RTM, SPn), and service branch (LDR, GDR) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
    VersionProductSR_LevelService branch
    6.1.760
    0.
    17xxx    		Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2RTMGDR
    6.1.760
    0.
    21xxx    		Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2RTMLDR
    6.1.760
    1.
    18xxx    		Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2SP1GDR
    6.1.760
    1.
    22xxx    		Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2SP1LDR
  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll6.1.7600.17280200,70409-Apr-201306:04x86
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll6.1.7600.21498200,70409-Apr-201306:09x86
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll6.1.7601.18126200,70410-Apr-201305:59x86
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll6.1.7601.22296200,70410-Apr-201305:20x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll6.1.7600.17280200,70409-Apr-201306:04x86
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll6.1.7600.21498200,70409-Apr-201306:09x86
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll6.1.7601.18126200,70410-Apr-201305:59x86
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll6.1.7601.22296200,70410-Apr-201305:20x86
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll6.1.7600.17280200,70409-Apr-201306:04x86
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll6.1.7600.21498200,70409-Apr-201306:09x86
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll6.1.7601.18126200,70410-Apr-201305:59x86
Microsoft.powershell.consolehost.dll6.1.7601.22296200,70410-Apr-201305:20x86

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Workaround

To work around this issue, create a new console object manually, or call the [GC]::Collect method before you start any console application.

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Status

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

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More Information

For more information about the Console.Write method, go to the following Microsoft website:
General information about the Console.Write method
For more information about the GC.Collect method, go to the following Microsoft website:
General information about the GC.Collect method
For 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 file information

Additional file information for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7
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Time (UTC)06:28
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Date (UTC)09-Apr-2013
Time (UTC)06:33
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Date (UTC)10-Apr-2013
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Time (UTC)05:48
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File nameUpdate-bf.mum
File versionNot Applicable
File size2,242
Date (UTC)12-Apr-2013
Time (UTC)16:45
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameUpdate.mum
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File size2,289
Date (UTC)12-Apr-2013
Time (UTC)16:44
PlatformNot Applicable
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File size703
Date (UTC)12-Apr-2013
Time (UTC)16:44
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File size703
Date (UTC)12-Apr-2013
Time (UTC)16:44
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Date (UTC)12-Apr-2013
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Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameAmd64_15ef4034060f6e32274920130fbd420c_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22296_none_8ad2158cd0907b92.manifest
File versionNot Applicable
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Date (UTC)12-Apr-2013
Time (UTC)16:44
PlatformNot Applicable
File nameAmd64_63c699bc78b09c6d4f80e40fb32c64e5_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.17280_none_01f8971f11c1030a.manifest
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File size705
Date (UTC)12-Apr-2013
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File size705
Date (UTC)12-Apr-2013
Time (UTC)16:44
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File versionNot Applicable
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Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2
File nameIa64_15ef4034060f6e32274920130fbd420c_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.22296_none_2eb51dff18311358.manifest
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File nameIa64_a40dab6beb25d3c67cb045fe017cd85b_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7601.18126_none_5c731310bccbf080.manifest
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Time (UTC)16:44
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Date (UTC)12-Apr-2013
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Article Info
Article ID : 2701373
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 5/24/2013
Exists online : False
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