| Incorrect reference counting detected in the plug-in |
Application Verifier break message
Incorrect reference counting detected in the plug-in
Probable cause
The Windows Driver Kit (WDK) states that plug-ins must perform accurate reference counting in their implementation of the IUnknown::AddRef and IUnknown::Release methods. The lifetime of the plug-in's interface object depends on accurate reference counting. If the reference counting is inaccurate, it can result in a resource leak or lead to the premature unloading of the plug-in which will cause the driver to fail.
This verifier stop occurs when incorrect reference counting is detected in the plug-in.
Information displayed by Application Verifier
Format:�-�This verifier stop was caused by the plug-in module at %lS
Parameter 1�-�Expected reference count.
Parameter 2�-�Actual reference count maintained by the plug-in.
Parameter 3�-�Not used.
Parameter 4�-�Not used.
Additional information
Test Layer:�PrintDriver
Stop code:�0000D00C
Severity:�Error
One-time error:�no
Error report:�Break
Log to file:�yes
Create backtrace:�yes