FIX: A System.ExecutionEngineException error occurs on a computer where the .NET Framework 1.1 is installed when you try to import a COM type library (843294)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1

SYMPTOMS

When you try to import a COM type library, a System.ExecutionEngineException error occurs on a computer where the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 is installed.

This problem occurs when one of the following conditions is true:
  • You reference a type library in a Microsoft Visual Studio .NET project.
  • You use the Type Library Importer (Tlbimp.exe).

CAUSE

This problem occurs because source dispinterfaces that have properties are not correctly handled by the Type Library Importer (Tlbimp.exe).

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 .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

To apply this hotfix, you must have the .NET Framework 1.1 installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You must 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 tool in Control Panel.
   Date         Time   Version        Size       File name
   ---------------------------------------------------------------
   15-Jun-2004  02:03  1.1.4322.1054     77,824  Corperfmonext.dll
   15-Jun-2004  02:00  1.1.4322.1054    282,624  Fusion_dll
   15-Jun-2004  02:00  1.1.4322.1054    311,296  Mscorjit.dll
   15-Jun-2004  02:03  1.1.4322.1054    102,400  Mscorld.dll
   15-Jun-2004  15:31  1.1.4322.1054  2,093,056  Mscorlib.dll
   15-Jun-2004  02:03  1.1.4322.1054    143,360  Mscorrc.dll
   15-Jun-2004  02:01  1.1.4322.1054  2,502,656  Mscorsvr.dll
   15-Jun-2004  02:02  1.1.4322.1054  2,494,464  Mscorwks.dll

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem 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

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/25/2006
Keywords:kbQFE KBHotfixServer kbBug kbfix kbpubtypekc KB843294 kbAudDeveloper
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