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FIX: The Visual C++ 2005 SP1 code optimizer may generate incorrect 64-bit machine code, and unexpected effects occur at run time

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Article ID: 976617 - Last Review: October 7, 2011 - Revision: 2.0

FIX: The Visual C++ 2005 SP1 code optimizer may generate incorrect 64-bit machine code, and unexpected effects occur at run time

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SYMPTOMS

Consider the following scenario:
  • You create a project in Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Service Pack 1 (SP1).
  • You perform arithmetic on 64-bit pointers and then pass the results to an inline function that expects an "int" data type.
  • You enable an optimization option. Examples of optimization options include /O1, /O2, and /Ox.
  • You build the project for x64 platforms.
  • You run the application that is generated when you build the project.
In this scenario, unexpected effects may occur at run time such as an application crash or incorrect program results.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because the compiler generates incorrect 64-bit machine code during the code optimization phase.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, submit a request to Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

You must have Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 SP1 installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix if no instance of Visual Studio is being used.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace 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 item in Control Panel.
For all 32-bit versions of Visual Studio 2005
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
C2.dll14.0.50727.44182,273,28002-Nov-200921:44x86
C2.dll14.0.50727.44182,203,64803-Nov-200902:11x86
For all 64-bit versions of Visual Studio 2005
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
C2.dll14.0.50727.44183,600,38403-Nov-200902:11x64
For all Itanium versions of Visual Studio 2005
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File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
C2.dll14.0.50727.44187,196,16002-Nov-200922:48IA-64

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1
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