This article describes the following about this hotfix release:

•	The issues that are fixed by this hotfix package
•	The prerequisites for installing the hotfix package
•	Information about whether you must restart the computer after you install the hotfix package
•	Information about whether the hotfix package is replaced by any other hotfix package
•	The files that are contained in the hotfix package

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When you run a query in Microsoft SQL Server 2005, you receive the following error message: This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:

•	The query contains at least one JOIN clause.
•	The query contains one or more subqueries that have no input tables.

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Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" section and the online request forms display the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

You must have Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed on the computer to install this hotfix.

Restart information

You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix is not replaced by 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.

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Databasemailengine.dll	9.0.2219.0	75120	02-2-2007	22:02	x86
Logread.exe	2005.90.2219.0	400752	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Microsoft.analysisservices.adomdclient.dll	9.0.2219.0	546160	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Microsoft.analysisservices.deploymentengine.dll	9.0.2219.0	140656	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Microsoft.analysisservices.dll	9.0.2219.0	1217904	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.mgdsqldumper.dll	2005.90.2219.0	78192	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Microsoft.sqlserver.sqlenum.dll	9.0.2219.0	910704	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Msasxpress.dll	9.0.2219.0	24944	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Msgprox.dll	2005.90.2219.0	200560	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Msmdlocal.dll	9.0.2219.0	15645552	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Msmdredir.dll	9.0.2219.0	3993968	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Mssqlsystemresource.ldf	Not applicable	524288	02-2-2007	18:54	Not applicable
Mssqlsystemresource.mdf	Not applicable	40108032	02-2-2007	18:54	Not applicable
Qrdrsvc.exe	2005.90.2219.0	369520	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Rdistcom.dll	2005.90.2219.0	643440	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Repldp.dll	2005.90.2219.0	187248	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Replmerg.exe	2005.90.2219.0	320880	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Replprov.dll	2005.90.2219.0	550256	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Replrec.dll	2005.90.2219.0	784752	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Replsub.dll	2005.90.2219.0	407408	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Spresolv.dll	2005.90.2219.0	177008	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Sqlaccess.dll	2005.90.2219.0	350576	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Sqlagent90.exe	2005.90.2219.0	321392	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Sqlservr.exe	2005.90.2219.0	28978088	02-2-2007	22:03	x86
Sysdbupg.sql	Not applicable	218486	29-12-2006	13:53	Not applicable
Xmlsub.dll	2005.90.2219.0	195440	02-2-2007	22:04	x86
Xpstar90.dll	2005.90.2219.0	295280	02-2-2007	22:04	x86
Xpstar90.rll	2005.90.2219.0	155504	02-2-2007	22:03	x86

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To work around this problem, use any of the following methods:

•	Rewrite the query so that the subquery contains at least one input table.
•	Add an OPTION (FORCE ORDER) query hint to the query.
•	Add a join hint to the JOIN clause of the query.

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

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This hotfix is also included in the cumulative update package (build 3161) for SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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