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 SQL Server 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.
The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:
Date Time Version Size File name Platform
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1/26/99 1:59PM 6.50.421 85,359 Sql65res.dll (Intel)
1/28/99 10:00AM 6.50.421 80,688 Sqx65res.dll (Intel)
1/26/99 2:01PM 6.50.421 153,600 Sql65res.dll (Alpha)
1/28/99 10:01AM 6.50.421 148,480 Sqx65res.dll (Alpha)
NOTE: Due to file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the above files may also contain additional files.
The hotfix is located at
ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/sql/transfer/sql421i.exe for Intel systems and
ftp://ftp.microsoft.com/bussys/sql/transfer/sql421a.exe for Alpha systems. A password is required to use these files; the password is 6.50.421.