FIX: A .NET Framework 2.0-based application may require read/write permissions to a registry key even though the application only has to read the registry key (918642)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0

SYMPTOMS

A Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-based application may require read/write permissions to a registry key even though the application only has to read the registry key.

When this problem occurs, the following event may be logged in the Application log in Event Viewer: Event Type: Error
Event Source: .NET Runtime
Event Category: None
Event ID: 0
Date: Date
Time: Time
User: N/A
Computer: ComputerName
Description: The description for Event ID ( 0 ) in Source ( .NET Runtime ) cannot be found. The local computer may not have the necessary registry information or message DLL files to display messages from a remote computer. You may be able to use the /AUXSOURCE= flag to retrieve this description; see Help and Support for details. The following information is part of the event: unable to open shim database version registry key-v2.0.50727.00000

RESOLUTION

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 Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 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: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 be running the .NET Framework 2.0.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other software updates.

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 item in Control Panel.32-bit versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mscoree.dll2.0.50727.109270,84801-May-200614:15x86
64-bit version
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mscoree.dll2.0.50727.109451,58428-Apr-200621:57x64
Itanium architecture version
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mscoree.dll2.0.50727.109885,24828-Apr-200622:00IA-64

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 software update terminology, 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:7/26/2006
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