FIX: You may experience an endless loop when you try to run an application and the source code uses the MSIL Assembler /DEBUG option in the .NET Framework 1.1 (896182)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you try to run an application in the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, you may experience an endless loop. This problem may occur when the source code uses the Microsoft intermediate language (MSIL) Assembler (Ilasm.exe) /DEBUG option.

RESOLUTION

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 .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

You must be running Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Service Pack 1 (SP1) to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the 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 item in Control Panel.
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirement
Ilasm.exe1.1.4322.2307196,60814-Apr-200523:09x86SP1
Netfxupdate.exe1.0.3705.0106,49608-Apr-200502:32x86SP1
Setregni.exe1.1.4322.2034106,49608-Apr-200502:32x86SP1
Togac.exe1.1.4322.573118,78408-Apr-200502:32x86SP1

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a bug in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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

REFERENCES

For more information about how to use Ilasm.exe, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/cptools/html/cpconmsilassemblerilasmexe.asp

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/9/2006
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbExpertiseInter kbQFE kbhotfixserver kbpubtypekc KB896182 kbAudDeveloper
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