FIX: Only the first 16 characters of the value of the parameter are returned when you run a stored procedure in Visual Studio 2005

Consider the following scenario. In Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, you run a stored procedure in a Microsoft SQL Server 2005 database. The stored procedure uses a parameter of the TEXT data type. In this scenario, only the first 16 characters of the value of the parameter are returned.

Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Visual Studio 2005. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only 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 Visual Studio 2005 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Support Services telephone 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.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer if the database is used when you apply the hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes that are installed on the computer.

File information

The English version of this hotfix 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 item in Control Panel.

To work around this problem, change the data type of the parameter from the TEXT data type to the VARCHAR(MAX) data type.

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was corrected in Visual Studio 2005 Service Pack 1.

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: