Microsoft KB Archive/23614

Incorrect Insertion of an NOP Causing Phase Error ID Number: Q23614

4.00 MS-DOS buglist4.00 fixlist5.00

Problem: Under certain circumstances, the assembler inserts an NOP with an item accessed via a forward reference. If an operation is carried out on the item referenced, the operation results in a phase error.

Response: Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Version 4.00 of the Macro Assembler. The problem is corrected in Version 5.00.