FIX: .NET Framework Implementation of IEnumConnections::Next Causes the Client Application to Stop Responding

Unmanaged COM clients that enumerate through the current connections of a connection point (event) that is exposed by a .NET Framework component do not exit the enumeration loop. The enumeration is completed through IEnumConnections::Next, and then the client application appears to stop responding. This problem might occur in a Visual Basic 6.0 client when you use the keyword 'WithEvents'.

A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem.

To resolve this problem, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site: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.

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Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.