Structure Definition Generates Incorrect Code

ID Number: Q26625

5.00

MS-DOS

buglist5.00 fixlist5.00a

Problem:

Structure definitions with a field type given as "db size FORWARD

dup(0)", where forward is a forward-referenced label, silently

generate incorrect code.

Response:

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Version 5.00. This

problem was corrected in Version 5.00a.

Please call Microsoft Product Support at (206) 646-5109 and request

the MASM Version 5.00a update.