Microsoft KB Archive/930859

= FIX: The alignment of structures on generated TLH files is incorrect in Visual C++ 2005 when you try to use the #import directive on type libraries that have the structures =

Article ID: 930859

Article Last Modified on 3/6/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Express Edition

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SYMPTOMS
Consider the following scenario. You try to use the #import directive on type libraries. The type libraries have structures and target 64-bit operating systems. In this scenario, you notice that the alignment of the structures on the generated Type Library Header (TLH) files is incorrect in Microsoft Visual C++ 2005. Additionally, this problem may cause the application to stop unexpectedly when the associated Microsoft Component Object Model (COM) methods call the members of these structures as parameters.



Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only 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 2005 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer 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 Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1 (SP1) 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 item in Control Panel.



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:

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