BUG: Explicitly Loaded Modules Not Removed from Memory (111604)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Software Development Kit (SDK) 3.1
This article was previously published under Q111604

SYMPTOMS

Modules that are loaded via LoadModule() are not removed from memory when a GP (general protection) fault causes the application that loaded it to terminate. You must exit Windows to unload the module.

CAUSE

Windows does not currently maintain information about what loaded a specific module.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in Windows version 3.1. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:11/6/1999
Keywords:KB111604
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