Microsoft KB Archive/917316

= FIX: A regeneration of the 32nd Ngen image may not trigger a recompilation of the Ngen image when you use the Native Image Generator in managed code on a computer that is running the .NET Framework 2.0 =

Article ID: 917316

Article Last Modified on 12/3/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

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SYMPTOMS
When you use the Native Image Generator (Ngen.exe) in managed code on a computer that is running the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, a regeneration of the 32nd Ngen image may not trigger a recompilation of the Ngen image. Additionally, an invalid Ngen image may load and run in the process.



RESOLUTION
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites
To install this hotfix, you must be running the .NET Framework 2.0.

Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other software updates.

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.



MORE INFORMATION
To work around this problem, reconstruct all Ngen images on the computer whenever an assembly that includes an Ngen image is regenerated. All Ngen images are regenerated when the regeneration process runs the following command:

ngen update /force



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section.



MORE INFORMATION
For more information, 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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