FIX: Error message when you use the incremental linking feature together with a C++ application in Visual Studio .NET 2003: "fatal error LNK1000" (920837)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2003), Professional Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2003), Enterprise Architect Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2003), Enterprise Developer Edition
  • Microsoft Visual Studio .NET (2003), Academic Edition

SYMPTOMS

When you use the incremental linking feature together with a C++ application in Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003, you may receive the following linker error message:
LINK : fatal error LNK1000: Internal error during Pass2 Version 7.10.3077
ExceptionCode = C0000005
ExceptionFlags = 00000000
ExceptionAddress = 0044A956 (00400000) "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003\Vc7\bin\link.exe" NumberParameters = 00000002
ExceptionInformation[ 0] = 00000000
ExceptionInformation[ 1] = 010A3032
CONTEXT:
Eax = 000002A2
Esp = 0012F2C8
Ebx = 3FFF0338
Ebp = 00000008
Ecx = 010A2D90
Esi = 00F95768
Edx = 0000030D
Edi = 0000028C
Eip = 0044A956
EFlags = 00010202
SegCs = 0000001B
SegDs = 00000023
SegSs = 00000023
SegEs = 00000023
SegFs = 0000003B
SegGs = 00000000
Dr0 = 0012F2C8
Dr3 = 3FFF0338
Dr1 = 00000008
Dr6 = 010A2D90
Dr2 = 00000000
Dr7 = 00000000

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 Visual Studio .NET 2003 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.

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.
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Link.exe7.10.5035.0647,16813-Jun-200620:30x86

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:8/28/2006
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