FIX: Error C2555 occurs when you compile code by using Visual C++ .NET 2003 (839998)

RESOLUTION

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 Visual Studio .NET 2003 that contains this hotfix.

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

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) 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 tool in Control Panel.

   Date         Time   Version       Size       File name
   ------------------------------------------------------
   01-Apr-2004  01:12  13.10.4092.0    933,888  C1.dll
   01-Apr-2004  01:13  13.10.4092.0  2,207,744  C1xx.dll
   01-Apr-2004  07:49  13.10.4092.0  1,966,080  Feacp.dll
   01-Apr-2004  01:20                    5,342  Feacp.lib

//test.cpp
//cl test.cpp
//Error C2555
class Base 
{ 
public: 
        class NestedBase
        { 
        public: 
                virtual Base *   GetEditObject (); 
        }; 
        virtual NestedBase*        Edit () ; 
}; 

class Derived : public Base
{ 
public: 
        class NestedDerived : public NestedBase
        { 
        public: 
                virtual Derived*    GetEditObject(); 
        }; 
        virtual NestedDerived*        Edit () ; 
};