Microsoft KB Archive/835289

= FIX: Incorrect code is generated when you do an __int64 type data comparison in the debug build of a Visual C++ .NET application in Visual Studio .NET 2003 =

Article ID: 835289

Article Last Modified on 10/25/2005

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise Architect
 * Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Enterprise Developer
 * Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003 Academic Edition

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SYMPTOMS
In Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003, the Microsoft Visual C++ .NET 2003 compiler generates incorrect code when you build the debug build. When this problem occurs, you receive return data that is not valid if you compare __int64 data type values.



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 Visual Studio .NET 2003 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.

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) 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 tool in Control Panel.   Date         Time   Version       Size       File name --  06-Feb-2004  06:41  13.10.4036.0  1,867,776  C2.dll 06-Feb-2004 06:20  13.10.4036.0     86,016  Cl.exe



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 additional 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

Additional query words: __int64 data comparision debug build

Keywords: kbbug kbfix kbqfe kbhotfixserver KB835289

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