FIX: You receive a "The stub received bad data" error message when you run COM+ or COM server-side programs and COM+ or COM client-side programs on a Windows XP SP2-based computer (897662)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-Bit Edition (Itanium)
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
    • Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you run Microsoft COM+ or Microsoft Component Object Model (COM) server-side programs and COM+ or COM client-side programs on a Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2)-based computer, you may receive an error message from the client that is similar to the following:
0x800706f7
The stub received bad data.
Note This problem occurs after you install Windows XP Service Pack 2.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the FADF_BSTR fFeature field flag is not set correctly in the SafeArray method on the client computer even though the array element type is set as VT_BSTR.

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 Windows XP 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

Windows XP Service Pack 2 is required.

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
   --------------------------------------------------------
   19-Apr-2005  09:02  5.1.2600.2657   65,024  Asycfilt.dll     
   19-Apr-2005  09:02  5.1.2600.2657  549,376  Oleaut32.dll     
   19-Apr-2005  09:02  5.1.2600.2657   83,456  Olepro32.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 about how hotfix packages are named, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

816915 New file naming schema for Microsoft Windows software update packages

For more information about the standard terminology that Microsoft uses to describe software updates, 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:6/1/2006
Keywords:kbBug kbfix kbHotfixServer kbQFE KB897662 kbAudITPRO kbAudEndUser
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