Article ID: 915415
Article Last Modified on 10/11/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
SYMPTOMS
Consider the following scenario. You have an application that is built by using the .NET Framework in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or in Microsoft Windows XP. This application uses the Graphics Device Interface (GDI+) API. You create a very large GIF file by using the Image.Save method. However, when you try to read this file from your application, you receive the following error message:
For example, you receive this error message when you run code that is similar to the following:
int iWidth = 600; int iHeight = 2202; Bitmap oBitmap = new Bitmap(iWidth,iHeight, PixelFormat.Format24bppRgb); oBitmap.Save("c:\\GifImage.Gif",ImageFormat.Gif); Image oBit2 = Bitmap.FromFile("c:\\GifImage.Gif");
RESOLUTION
Windows Server 2003
Service pack information
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
889100 How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003
Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Prerequisites
To install this hotfix, you must be running one of the following operating systems:
- Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2003, Edition for Itanium-based Systems with Service Pack 1
- Windows Server 2003, x64 Edition
Restart requirement
You must restart your 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.
Windows Server 2003, x86-based versions
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gdiplus.dll | 5.2.3790.2660 | 1,728,512 | 15-Mar-2006 | 15:33 | x86 | SP1 | SP1QFE |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 397 | 15-Mar-2006 | 15:35 | Not Applicable | SP1 | SP1QFE |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 605 | 15-Mar-2006 | 15:35 | Not Applicable | SP1 | SP1QFE |
Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gdiplus.dll | 5.2.3790.2660 | 5,288,448 | 15-Mar-2006 | 16:58 | IA-64 | SP1 |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 398 | 15-Mar-2006 | 16:58 | Not Applicable | SP1 |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 607 | 15-Mar-2006 | 16:58 | Not Applicable | SP1 |
Gdiplus.dll | 5.2.3790.2660 | 1,728,512 | 15-Mar-2006 | 16:58 | x86 | SP1 |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 397 | 15-Mar-2006 | 16:58 | Not Applicable | SP1 |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 605 | 15-Mar-2006 | 16:58 | Not Applicable | None |
Windows XP
Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next service pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Prerequisites
To install this hotfix, you must be running one of the following operating systems:
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
- Windows XP with Service Pack 1
Restart requirement
You must restart your 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.
Windows XP, x64-based versions
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gdiplus.dll | 5.2.3790.2660 | 2,878,464 | 15-Mar-2006 | 16:58 | x64 | SP1 |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 399 | 15-Mar-2006 | 16:58 | Not Applicable | SP1 |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 609 | 15-Mar-2006 | 16:58 | Not Applicable | SP1 |
Gdiplus.dll | 5.2.3790.2660 | 1,728,512 | 15-Mar-2006 | 16:58 | x86 | SP1 |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 397 | 15-Mar-2006 | 16:58 | Not Applicable | SP1 |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 605 | 15-Mar-2006 | 16:58 | Not Applicable | None |
Windows XP, x86-based versions
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sxs.dll | 5.1.2600.1579 | 700,928 | 20-Aug-2004 | 22:01 | x86 | SP1 | SP1QFE |
Gdiplus.dll | 5.1.3102.1818 | 1,638,400 | 23-Mar-2006 | 05:10 | x86 | SP1 | SP1QFE |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 397 | 23-Mar-2006 | 05:17 | Not Applicable | SP1 | SP1QFE |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 605 | 23-Mar-2006 | 05:17 | Not Applicable | None | SP1QFE |
Gdiplus.dll | 5.1.3102.2873 | 1,720,320 | 23-Mar-2006 | 05:03 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 397 | 23-Mar-2006 | 05:15 | Not Applicable | SP2 | SP2QFE |
Gdiplus.man | Not Applicable | 605 | 23-Mar-2006 | 05:15 | Not Applicable | None | SP2QFE |
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.
MORE INFORMATION
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
Technical support for Windows x64 editions
Your hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for Microsoft Windows x64 editions. Your hardware manufacturer provides support because a Windows x64 edition was included with your hardware. Your hardware manufacturer might have customized the Windows x64 edition installation with unique components. Unique components might include specific device drivers or might include optional settings to maximize the performance of the hardware. Microsoft will provide reasonable-effort assistance if you need technical help with your Windows x64 edition. However, you might have to contact your manufacturer directly. Your manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that your manufacturer installed on the hardware.
For product information about Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
For product information about Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 editions, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
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