FIX: 100% CPU Spin Opening Cursor on a RECOMPILE proc..

Last reviewed: April 25, 1997
Article ID: Q155231

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5

BUG#: SQL 6.5 15804

SYMPTOMS

The SQL Server process can go into a 100% CPU spin when a DB-Library or ODBC application opens a server cursor which executes a procedure created using the Recompile option.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server version 6.50.201. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 2 for Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. For more information, contact your primary support provider.

WORKAROUND

Change the procedure to not have WITH RECOMPILE.

Additional query words: trace
Keywords : kbbug6.50 kbfix6.50.sp2
Version : 6.5.201
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: April 25, 1997
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