Microsoft KB Archive/838897

= Description of the Visio 2002 hotfix package: March 31, 2004 =

Article ID: 838897

Article Last Modified on 4/7/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Visio 2002 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Visio 2002 Standard Edition

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ARTICLE CONTENTS

 * SUMMARY
 * Issues that are fixed in the hotfix package
 * Hotfix information
 * Prerequisites
 * Restart information
 * Hotfix replacement information
 * Registry information
 * Hotfix file information
 * REFERENCES



SUMMARY
This article describes the Microsoft Visio 2002 issue that is fixed in the Microsoft Visio 2002 hotfix package that is dated March 31, 2004.

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Issues that are fixed in the hotfix package
The following issue is fixed in this hotfix package.  

838892 You cannot import a Microsoft Project File (*.mpp) in your Visio 2002 Project Schedule Gantt Chart



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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 Microsoft Visio 2002 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.

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Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for installing this fix.

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Restart information
You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

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Hotfix Replacement Information
This hotfix is not replaced by any later hotfix.

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Registry information
You do not have to create or modify any registry keys to activate the hotfix that is contained in this package.

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Hotfix file information
This hotfix contains only those files that you must have to correct the issues that this article lists. This hotfix may not contain all the files that you must have to fully update a product to the latest build.

The global 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 ---  31-Mar-2004  10:40  6.0.2800.1168  647,408  Visio2002-kb838897-fullfile.exe After the hotfix is installed, the global version of this fix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table:   Date         Time   Version      Size       File name ---  23-Mar-2004  21:28  10.0.5123.4  1,589,248  Gantt_chart.dll Note For more information about how to install this hotfix, see the Readme.txt file that is included in the package.

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