Microsoft KB Archive/903886

= FIX: After you install the .NET Framework 2.0, the FileInfo.FullName property may have an incorrect value, or an access violation may occur when shared MSIL code is released incorrectly =

Article ID: 903886

Article Last Modified on 7/26/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

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SYMPTOMS
After you install the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, you may experience one or both of the following problems:
 * When you create a new FileInfo object for an MS-DOS-based file that has a short file name, the FileInfo.FullName property may have an incorrect value.
 * If an assembly is not loaded correctly, an access violation may occur when shared Microsoft intermediate language (MSIL) code is released incorrectly.



Hotfix information
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 .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
You must have the .NET Framework 2.0 installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement
You do not have to 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 tool in Control Panel.



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem and to create a new FileInfo object that has the correct value for the FullName property, use native code. Alternatively, use a long file name for the MS-DOS-based file.



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



How to uninstall the .NET Framework 2.0 hotfix
To uninstall the .NET Framework 2.0 hotfix, use Add or Remove Programs in Control Panel. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Add or Remove Programs.
 * 2) At the top of Add or Remove Programs, click to select the Show Updates check box.
 * 3) Under Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 in the Currently installed programs list, click the hotfix that you want to uninstall, and then click Remove.

Note Do not use a restore point in System Restore to uninstall the .NET Framework 2.0 hotfix. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

814833 Windows System Restore does not monitor Windows Installer Patch (.msp) files

After you uninstall the .NET Framework 2.0 hotfix, you should repair the current version by using Add or Remove Programs. Repairing makes sure that files are updated to the most recent version.

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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