An access violation occurs during system startup when the pen service (Wisptis.exe) is configured on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008

An access violation occurs during system startup when the pen service (Wisptis.exe) is configured on a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008
Article ID : 957405
Last Review : September 10, 2008
Revision : 1.0
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SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario. You configure a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008 to use the pen service (Wisptis.exe). Then, you restart the computer. In this scenario, an access violation occurs during startup. When the access violation occurs, the Wisptis.exe process exits, and you receive an error message that resembles the following:
Microsoft Tablet PC Input Component was closed
To help protect your computer, Data Execution Prevention has closed Microsoft Tablet PC Input Component. Click to learn more.

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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 (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

No prerequisites are required.

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 Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information notes
• The files that apply to a specific product, milestone (RTM, SPn) can be identified by examining the file version numbers as shown in the following table:
Version Product Milestone Service branch
6.0.600 0 . 20 xxx Windows RTM LDR
6.0.600 1 . 22 xxx Windows Vista SP1 and Windows Server 2008 SP1 SP1 LDR
• Service Pack 1 is integrated into Windows Server 2008. Therefore, RTM milestone files apply only to Windows Vista. RTM milestone files have a 6.0.0000.xxxxxx version number.
• The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately . MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are critical to maintaining the state of the updated component. The security catalog files (attributes not listed) are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Tabletpcplatforminput-core-ppdlic.xrm-ms Not Applicable 3,002 30-Aug-2008 03:03 Not Applicable
Tabsvc.dll 6.0.6000.20907 68,096 30-Aug-2008 03:27 x86
Tabsvc.mof Not Applicable 2,845 13-Dec-2007 20:02 Not Applicable
Touchx.dll 6.0.6000.20907 2,073,600 30-Aug-2008 03:27 x86
Wisptis.exe 6.0.6000.20907 244,224 30-Aug-2008 01:13 x86
Tabletpcplatforminput-core-ppdlic.xrm-ms Not Applicable 3,031 30-Aug-2008 03:13 Not Applicable
Tabsvc.dll 6.0.6001.22255 68,096 30-Aug-2008 03:39 x86
Tabsvc.mof Not Applicable 2,845 18-Dec-2007 21:19 Not Applicable
Touchx.dll 6.0.6001.22255 2,073,600 30-Aug-2008 03:39 x86
Wisptis.exe 6.0.6001.22255 244,224 30-Aug-2008 03:39 x86
For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and Windows Vista
File name File version File size Date Time Platform
Tabletpcplatforminput-core-ppdlic.xrm-ms Not Applicable 3,002 30-Aug-2008 03:19 Not Applicable
Tabsvc.dll 6.0.6000.20907 84,992 30-Aug-2008 03:46 x64
Tabsvc.mof Not Applicable 2,845 14-Dec-2007 21:43 Not Applicable
Touchx.dll 6.0.6000.20907 2,084,352 30-Aug-2008 03:46 x64
Wisptis.exe 6.0.6000.20907 287,232 30-Aug-2008 01:41 x64
Tabletpcplatforminput-core-ppdlic.xrm-ms Not Applicable 3,031 30-Aug-2008 04:16 Not Applicable
Tabsvc.dll 6.0.6001.22255 84,992 30-Aug-2008 04:43 x64
Tabsvc.mof Not Applicable 2,845 18-Dec-2007 21:20 Not Applicable
Touchx.dll 6.0.6001.22255 2,084,352 30-Aug-2008 04:43 x64
Wisptis.exe 6.0.6001.22255 287,232 30-Aug-2008 04:42 x64

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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


Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Vista

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista
File name Package_1_for_kb957405~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,946
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_2_for_kb957405~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,784
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_3_for_kb957405~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,784
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_for_kb957405_client_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,408
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_for_kb957405_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,367
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_for_kb957405_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,711
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_for_kb957405_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,408
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_for_kb957405_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,430
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name X86_6d18414d131f0d0cf015c0d0553a9ec5_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22255_none_12a10423345e549f.manifest
File version Not Applicable
File size 716
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name X86_ae6fb70c17c868dfa0af97437cf3b7ba_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20907_none_df37b37e3eaa1b5c.manifest
File version Not Applicable
File size 716
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name X86_microsoft-windows-t..platform-input-core_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20907_none_cfbab06ff8bea086.manifest
File version Not Applicable
File size 90,582
Date (UTC) 30-Aug-2008
Time (UTC) 03:55
File name X86_microsoft-windows-t..platform-input-core_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22255_none_d168dcfff60f8d57.manifest
File version Not Applicable
File size 90,582
Date (UTC) 30-Aug-2008
Time (UTC) 04:17
Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 and of Windows Vista
File name Amd64_74f746e9329ae32d6b427989ac2a4c45_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22255_none_8fe58e5db2ef364b.manifest
File version Not Applicable
File size 720
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Amd64_a1b87c9c881afe3c3ce8b9cfabcff696_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20907_none_3f9d2f41c8c7ae90.manifest
File version Not Applicable
File size 720
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Amd64_microsoft-windows-t..platform-input-core_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20907_none_2bd94bf3b11c11bc.manifest
File version Not Applicable
File size 90,910
Date (UTC) 30-Aug-2008
Time (UTC) 04:08
File name Amd64_microsoft-windows-t..platform-input-core_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22255_none_2d877883ae6cfe8d.manifest
File version Not Applicable
File size 90,910
Date (UTC) 30-Aug-2008
Time (UTC) 05:03
File name Package_1_for_kb957405~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,958
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_2_for_kb957405~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,794
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_3_for_kb957405~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,794
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_for_kb957405_client_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,416
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_for_kb957405_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,375
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_for_kb957405_client~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,721
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_for_kb957405_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,416
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27
File name Package_for_kb957405_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum
File version Not Applicable
File size 1,438
Date (UTC) 02-Sep-2008
Time (UTC) 16:27

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APPLIES TO
• Windows Vista Business
• Windows Vista Enterprise
• Windows Vista Home Basic
• Windows Vista Home Premium
• Windows Vista Ultimate
• Windows Vista Business 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Enterprise 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Home Basic 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit Edition
• Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit Edition
• Windows Server 2008 Datacenter without Hyper-V
• Windows Server 2008 Enterprise without Hyper-V
• Windows Server 2008 Standard without Hyper-V
• Windows Server 2008 Datacenter
• Windows Server 2008 Enterprise
• Windows Server 2008 Standard

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Keywords: 
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