FIX: Error message when you perform a merge operation for source code files by using Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server Service Pack 1: "Cannot insert duplicate key in object 'dbo.tbl_lock'"

You perform a merge operation for source code files by using Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server Service Pack 1 (SP1). However, the merge operation may fail. Additionally, you may receive the following error message:Note This problem does not occur in Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server or in Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Team Foundation Server.

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.

To download this hotfix from the MSDN Code Gallery, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Note The MSDN Code Gallery displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language listed, it is because the Code Gallery resource page is not available for that language.

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. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:


Note If you installed Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server on a dual server, you must apply this hotfix on the data tier server.

Prerequisites

You must have Visual Studio 2005 Team Foundation Server SP1 installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

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

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