FIX: Inserting Unicode data into SSCE causes SQL Server CE to stop responding or causes an exception error (815217)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition 1.1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition 2.0

SYMPTOMS

Inserting certain Unicode strings into a SQL Server 2000 Windows CE (SSCE) table might cause an SQL INSERT command to fail with an application error, or the application might stop responding (hang) while other programs remain responsive. The symptoms of the problem can vary, but may include messages similar to:
Application <Executable file name> has performed an illegal operation and will be shut down. Fatal Exception 0xC0000005

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.

To resolve this problem, 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 usual 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 has the file attributes (or later) 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.

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition 2.0
   Date         Time   Version     Size             File name
   -----------------------------------------------------------------
   15-Apr-2003  14:15  2.0.5214.0  1,403,972 bytes  Ssce20.dll  ARM


Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Windows CE Edition 1.1
   Date         Time   Version     Size             File name
   -----------------------------------------------------------------
   26-Feb-2003  20:44  1.1.5026.0  1,258,496 bytes  Ssce10.dll  ARM
Note Because of file dependencies, the most recent hotfix or feature that contains the files may also contain additional files.




STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

The problem may potentially occur for any Unicode string.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:9/27/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbfix kbbug KB815217