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Stop error when an application calls the NtGdiBitBlt function on a Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1-based computer: "0x0000008E"

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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:
  • You are running a Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista SP1-based computer.
  • An application on the computer calls the NtGdiBitBlt function in the Win32k.sys module.
In this scenario, you receive a Stop error message that resembles the following:
STOP 0x0000008E (parameter1, parameter2, parameter3, parameter4)
KERNEL_MODE_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Notes
  • The parameters in this message may vary according to the configuration of the computer.
  • Not all "0x0000008E" Stop error messages are caused by this problem.

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Cause

This problem occurs when the Win32k.sys module incorrectly dereferences a null pointer because of an incorrect object-free sequence.

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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 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:
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

You must have Windows Server 2008 or Windows Vista Service Pack 1 installed to apply this hotfix.

Note Service Pack 1 is integrated into Windows Server 2008.

Restart requirement

You have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

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.

Note The .manifest files and the .mum files that are installed in each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Vista" section. These files and their associated .cat (security catalog) files are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The .cat files are signed with a Microsoft digital signature. The attributes of these security files are not listed.
For all supported 32-bit versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.0.6001.222272,032,12823-Jul-200801:00x86
For all supported 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.0.6001.222272,741,76023-Jul-200801:33x64
For all supported Windows Server 2008 Itanium-Based Systems operating systems
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Win32k.sys6.0.6001.222276,638,08023-Jul-200801:12IA-64

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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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References

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
952679 Stop error message when an application calls the NtGdiBitBlt function on a Windows Server 2003 S-based computer: "0x0000008E"

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More information

Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista

Additional files for all supported 32-bit versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista
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Date (UTC)23-Jul-2008
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Date (UTC)23-Jul-2008
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Date (UTC)23-Jul-2008
Time (UTC)17:34
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Date (UTC)23-Jul-2008
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Date (UTC)23-Jul-2008
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Date (UTC)23-Jul-2008
Time (UTC)17:34
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Date (UTC)23-Jul-2008
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Date (UTC)23-Jul-2008
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Additional files for all supported 64-bit versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista
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Additional files for all supported Windows Server 2008 Itanium-Based Systems operating systems
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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

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Keywords: kbautohotfix, kbexpertiseinter, kbqfe, KB955044

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Article ID : 955044
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Created on : 10/8/2011
Published on : 10/8/2011
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