FIX: Error message when you try to insert a row or perform other database operations in a SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition database: "Wrong page possible database corruption" (923979)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition
Bug #: 11656 (SQL Server CE)
Microsoft distributes Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition fixes as one downloadable file. Because the fixes are cumulative, each new release contains all the hotfixes and all the security fixes that were included with the previous SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition fix release.

SYMPTOMS

When you try to insert a row or perform other database operations in a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition database, you may receive the following error message:
Wrong Page Possible Database Corruption (try using the repair utility)
You may also receive other random error messages when you try to access the database.

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 SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition 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

The following list contains prerequisites for the hotfix:
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

Hotfix 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
Sqlce30.phone.wce5.armv4i.cabNot Applicable684,74910-Aug-200609:25Not Applicable
Sqlce30.repl.phone.wce5.armv4i.cabNot Applicable309,36410-Aug-200609:25Not Applicable
Sqlce30.ppc.wce4.armv4.cabNot Applicable1,544,58110-Aug-200608:51Not Applicable
Sqlce30.repl.ppc.wce4.armv4.cabNot Applicable707,33910-Aug-200608:51Not Applicable
Sqlce30.ppc.wce5.armv4i.cabNot Applicable684,74910-Aug-200609:25Not Applicable
Sqlce30.repl.ppc.wce5.armv4i.cabNot Applicable309,36410-Aug-200609:25Not Applicable
Sqlce30.repl.wce5.armv4i.cabNot Applicable728,84310-Aug-200608:53Not Applicable
Sqlce30.wce5.armv4i.cabNot Applicable1,586,06110-Aug-200608:53Not Applicable
Sqlcecompact30.dll3.0.5207.452,22409-Aug-200610:04x86
Sqlcese30.dll3.0.5207.4282,62408-Aug-200618:34x86

MORE INFORMATION

To install this hotfix, follow these steps:
  1. Extract the hotfix files onto your computer. This hotfix contains the following files:
    • Binary files that contain fixes for the Microsoft Windows desktop computer.
    • CAB files that contain fixed DLL files for the following mobile devices:
      • Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 software for Pocket PCs-based devices
      • Windows Mobile 5.0-based Smartphones
      • Microsoft Windows Powered Pocket PC 2003-based devices
      • Microsoft Windows CE 5.0-based mobile devices
  2. Install the correct CAB files to update SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition on the mobile device:
    • For Pocket PC-based mobile devices, install the CAB files from the PPC_cabs folder in the hotfix.
    • For mobile phones, install the CAB files from the PHONE_cabs folder in the hotfix.
    To do this, use Microsoft ActiveSync to copy the CAB files to the mobile device.
  3. If you use SQL Server Management Studio to manage mobile databases, replace the SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition DLL files by using the files provided with this hotfix. To do this, copy the following files to the SQLInstallPath\90\Tools\Binn\VSShell\Common7\IDE folder:
    • Sqlcecompact30.dll
    • Sqlcese30.dll
    Note SQLInstallPath is a placeholder for the folder on the desktop computer where SQL Server is installed.
  4. If you use Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 to develop and deploy applications, replace the SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition DLL files by using the files provided with this hotfix. To do this, copy the following files to the VSInstallPath\Common7\IDE folder:
    • Sqlcecompact30.dll
    • Sqlcese30.dll
    Note VSInstallPath is a placeholder for the folder on the desktop computer where Visual Studio 2005 is installed.

    Copy the following files to the VSInstallPath\SmartDevices\SDK\SQL Server\Mobile\v3.0\wce500\armv4i folder:
    • Sqlcecompact30.dll
    • Sqlcese30.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:MajorLast Reviewed:9/1/2006
Keywords:kbfix kbQFE kbhotfixserver kbpubtypekc KB923979 kbAudDeveloper
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