FIX: HRESULT Is Not Propagated to Caller in Context Callback Process (297844)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft COM+ 1.0

This article was previously published under Q297844

SYMPTOMS

COM+ run-time services such as just-in-time (JIT) and AutoComplete cannot see the correct HRESULT during a context callback.

CAUSE

In the ContextCallback mechanism for marshalling, if the callback function returns a failure HRESULT, this HRESULT is not propagated to the context properties correctly.

RESOLUTION

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Microsoft Windows 2000 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site: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 typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.


STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

REFERENCES

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

293119 BUG: COM+ Auto-Commit Feature Does Not Work for Late-Bound Components


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/19/2006
Keywords:kbbug kberrmsg kbfix kbWin2000PreSP3Fix KB297844 kbAudDeveloper