FIX: A Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-based application may crash during the garbage collection process when you use the Native Image Generator tool and a generic method
When you use the Native Image Generator (Ngen.exe) tool and a generic method in a Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0-based application, the application may crash during the garbage collection process.
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 2.0 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.
Prerequisites
You must have the .NET Framework 2.0 installed to apply this hotfix.
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
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.
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, x86-based versions
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File name
File version
File size
Date
Time
Mscordacwks.dll
2.0.50727.226
802,816
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Mscorjit.dll
2.0.50727.226
326,656
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Mscorlib.dll
2.0.50727.226
4,317,184
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Mscorwks.dll
2.0.50727.226
5,629,952
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Normalization.dll
2.0.50727.226
15,360
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Normidna.nlp
Not Applicable
59,342
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Normnfc.nlp
Not Applicable
45,794
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Normnfd.nlp
Not Applicable
39,284
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Normnfkc.nlp
Not Applicable
66,384
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Normnfkd.nlp
Not Applicable
60,294
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Peverify.dll
2.0.50727.226
136,192
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Sos.dll
2.0.50727.226
382,464
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, x64-based versions
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File name
File version
File size
Date
Time
Platform
Mscordacwks.dll
2.0.50727.226
1,597,440
10-Oct-2006
11:05
x64
Mscorjit.dll
2.0.50727.226
1,575,424
10-Oct-2006
11:03
x64
Mscorlib.dll
2.0.50727.226
3,956,736
10-Oct-2006
14:54
x64
Mscorpjt.dll
2.0.50727.226
2,005,504
10-Oct-2006
11:04
x64
Mscorwks.dll
2.0.50727.226
10,177,536
10-Oct-2006
11:01
x64
Normalization.dll
2.0.50727.226
18,432
10-Oct-2006
11:02
x64
Normidna.nlp
Not Applicable
59,342
10-Oct-2006
11:04
Not Applicable
Normnfc.nlp
Not Applicable
45,794
10-Oct-2006
11:04
Not Applicable
Normnfd.nlp
Not Applicable
39,284
10-Oct-2006
11:04
Not Applicable
Normnfkc.nlp
Not Applicable
66,384
10-Oct-2006
11:04
Not Applicable
Normnfkd.nlp
Not Applicable
60,294
10-Oct-2006
11:04
Not Applicable
Peverify.dll
2.0.50727.226
205,824
10-Oct-2006
11:03
x64
Sos.dll
2.0.50727.226
480,768
10-Oct-2006
11:11
x64
Mscordacwks.dll
2.0.50727.226
802,816
10-Oct-2006
19:06
x86
Mscorjit.dll
2.0.50727.226
326,656
10-Oct-2006
19:06
x86
Mscorlib.dll
2.0.50727.226
4,317,184
10-Oct-2006
19:06
x86
Mscorwks.dll
2.0.50727.226
5,629,952
10-Oct-2006
19:06
x86
Normalization.dll
2.0.50727.226
15,360
10-Oct-2006
19:06
x86
Normidna.nlp
Not Applicable
59,342
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Not Applicable
Normnfc.nlp
Not Applicable
45,794
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Not Applicable
Normnfd.nlp
Not Applicable
39,284
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Not Applicable
Normnfkc.nlp
Not Applicable
66,384
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Not Applicable
Normnfkd.nlp
Not Applicable
60,294
10-Oct-2006
19:06
Not Applicable
Peverify.dll
2.0.50727.226
136,192
10-Oct-2006
19:06
x86
Sos.dll
2.0.50727.226
382,464
10-Oct-2006
19:06
x86
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Itanium-based versions