FIX: The ARM compiler may generate code that causes a Datatype Misalignment exception at run time when you use Platform Builder 4.2 to build Windows CE-based projects for the ARM processor

When you use Microsoft Platform Builder 4.2 to build Microsoft Windows CE-based projects for the ARM processor, the ARM compiler may generate code that causes a Datatype Misalignment exception at run time. This problem occurs when the following conditions are true:

• You access memory by using a BYTE pointer.
• The BYTE pointer value is an odd number.

Software update information

A supported software update is now available from Microsoft as Windows CE 4.2 Core OS QFE 909973. To resolve this problem immediately, click the following article number for information about obtaining Windows CE Platform Builder and core operating system software updates:

Prerequisites

This update is supported only if all previously issued updates for this product have also been applied.

Restart requirement

After you apply this update, you must perform a clean build of the whole platform. To clean the platform, click Clean on the Build menu. To build the platform, click Build Platform on the Build menu. You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this update.

Update replacement information

This update does not replace any other updates.

File information

The English version of this software update package has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The English version of this update has the file attributes (or later file attributes) 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.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

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