Memory usage increases for a .NET Framework 2.0-based application when you use the ImageList.ImageCollection.Item property to obtain an image or when you call the ImageList.ImageCollection.GetEnumerator method

Consider the following scenario:

• You have an application that is based in the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.
• You use the ImageList.ImageCollection.Item property to obtain an image. Or, you call the ImageList.ImageCollection.GetEnumerator method in the application.
• You run the application.

In this scenario, memory usage increases for the application. Additionally, when the call loops many times in the application, you may receive a System.OutOfMemoryException exception.

This problem occurs because a method that is inside the call generates an intermediate bitmap object from full native Imagelist objects. However, the method does not call the Dispose method to release the resource.

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 the problem described in this article. 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.

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Prerequisites

You must have the .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack (SP2) installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix if no instance of the .NET Framework is being used.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace 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.

For all supported x86-based versions of Windows Vista SP2 and of Windows Server 2008 SP2

For all supported x64-based versions of Windows Vista SP2 and of Windows Server 2008 SP2

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