FIX: Long Comment in .SQC File May Cause AV in Nsqlprep.exe

• Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5

SYMPTOMS

When the Microsoft Embedded SQL for C Pre-Compiler version 6.50.05 is used to process a .sqc file containing large comments, an access violation (AV) occurs.

WORKAROUND

In some cases, you may be able to remove lines of comments or the comment blocks before running the .sqc file through Microsoft Embedded SQL for C Pre-Compiler. This workaround may work with some files; however, it has been shown that this workaround only resolves the problem with specific files, and may fail to eliminate the AV with others.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in SQL Server version 6.5. This problem has been corrected in U.S. Service Pack 5a for Microsoft SQL Server version 6.5. For information about downloading and installing the latest SQL Server Service Pack, see http://support.microsoft.com/support/sql/.

For more information, contact your primary support provider.

Additional query words:

Keywords : SSrvESQL_C kbbug6.50 kbfix6.50.SP5
Version : winnt:6.5
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug