Microsoft KB Archive/245812

= SMS: Visual C++ 6 Versions of Run-Time Libraries Installed with SMS Service Pack 1 =

Article ID: 245812

Article Last Modified on 10/25/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Systems Management Server 2.0 Service Pack 1

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This article was previously published under Q245812



SYMPTOMS
If you apply or upgrade to Systems Management Server version 2.0 Service Pack 1 on a client computer, you may install Microsoft Visual C++ 6 (6.00.8168.0) version of the run-time libraries. This can lead to heap compatibility problems in third-party programs installed on the client using the run-time libraries as outlined in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base article:

190536 Invalid Page Fault in Msvcrt.dll



RESOLUTION
A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Systems Management Server service pack that contains this hotfix.

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

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

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 typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.



WORKAROUND
To workaround this problem, manually replace the run-time libraries on the client with VC++ 6 Service Pack 3 (6.0.8447.0) or later.



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Systems Management Server version 2.0.



MORE INFORMATION
The hotfix for this article is dependent upon other developed fixes and you must install it as a complete package for compatibility.

For additional information about the contents of this consolidated fix, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

253151 SMS: Systems Management Server 2.0 Dependency Package

Additional query words: prodsms mfc42.dll msvcrt.dll

Keywords: kbbug kbfix kbqfe KB245812

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