FIX: You may receive the "Fatal error C1001 Internal complier error" error message when you compile the project in Visual C++ 6.0 (890892)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 SP6
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition 6.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Learning Edition 6.0
  • Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition 6.0
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 SP5

SYMPTOMS

When you use large macros in Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 and you compile the project, you may receive the following error message:
fatal error C1001: INTERNAL COMPILER ERROR

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Visual C++ 6.0. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

834001 List of bugs that are fixed in Visual Studio 6.0 Service Pack 6

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 Service Pack 6.

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:4/28/2005
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