Microsoft KB Archive/893040

= FIX: The OracleDataReader class may return incorrect results for the millisecond part of time in the .NET Framework 1.1 =

Article ID: 893040

Article Last Modified on 4/7/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1

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SYMPTOMS
The OracleDataReader class may return incorrect results for the millisecond part of time in the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because the OracleDataReader class does not correctly read the length of the TimeStamp data type.



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 .NET Framework 1.1 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
The .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1

Restart requirement
You must restart your computer if the files that are updated are running after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

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.   Date         Time   Version         Size    File name --   26-Jan-2005  08:35  1.1.4322.2064  303,104  System.data.oracleclient.dll



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

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