FIX: Divide-by-zero error in the .NET Framework 1.1

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SYMPTOMS

When the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 calculates an internal value for the percentage of CPU total time that is CPU busy time, a divide-by-zero error may occur. You may notice this problem more frequently when you are running Microsoft Windows XP Media Center. If you are running Media Center when this problem occurs, you may receive an error message that is similar to the following:

Media Center Host Module error occurred after waking up Stand by mode

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RESOLUTION

Software update information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 service pack that contains this hotfix.

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

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)

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.

Prerequisites

The Microsoft .Net Framework 1.1

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this software update.

Software update replacement information

This software update does not replace any other software updates.

File information

The English version of this software update has the file attributes (or later) 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 tool in Control Panel.

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   23-Apr-2004  23:35  1.1.4322.1036      77,824  Corperfmonext.dll  
   23-Apr-2004  23:32  1.1.4322.1036     282,624  Fusion.dll       
   23-Apr-2004  23:32  1.1.4322.1036     311,296  Mscorjit.dll     
   23-Apr-2004  23:35  1.1.4322.1036     102,400  Mscorld.dll      
   25-Apr-2004  23:58  1.1.4322.1036   2,093,056  Mscorlib.dll     
   23-Apr-2004  23:25                     10,804  Mscorlib.ldo
   23-Apr-2004  23:33  1.1.4322.1036   2,502,656  Mscorsvr.dll     
   23-Apr-2004  23:34  1.1.4322.1036   2,490,368  Mscorwks.dll

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