FIX: You cannot get the name of an item from a VSSVersion object in Visual SourceSafe by using the Visual SourceSafe OLE Automation interface (843024)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe 6.0d

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, you cannot get the name of an item from a VSSVersion object by using the Visual SourceSafe OLE Automation interface.

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 Visual SourceSafe service pack 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.

Prerequisites

Visual SourceSafe 6.0d

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this software update.

Software update replacement information

This software update does not replace any other software updates.

File information

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
   --------------------------------------------------------
   21-May-2004  18:10  6.0.40521.0    225,280  Analyze.exe
   21-May-2004  17:46                 299,008  Ddconv.exe
   21-May-2004  17:49                 425,984  Ddupd.exe
   21-May-2004  17:39                 224,969  Delta_ss.exe
   05-Jan-2002  12:48  7.0.9466.0     974,848  Mfc70.dll
   05-Jan-2002  11:37  7.0.9466.0     344,064  Msvcr70.dll
   21-May-2004  17:39                 231,143  Pvcs_ss.exe
   27-Feb-1998  22:00                  38,790  Readmess.htm
   21-May-2004  17:42                 397,312  Ss.exe
   21-May-2004  18:11  6.0.40521.0     19,456  Ssadmin.exe
   21-May-2004  17:45  6.0.40521.0    569,344  Ssapi.dll
   21-May-2004  17:52  6.0.40521.0    532,480  Ssarc.exe
   21-May-2004  18:11  6.0.40521.0     27,648  Ssexp.exe
   21-May-2004  18:20  6.0.40521.0  1,220,608  Ssgui.dll
   21-May-2004  18:20  6.0.40521.0    147,456  Ssint.exe
   21-May-2004  17:55                 155,648  Sslogin.exe
   21-May-2004  17:54  6.0.40521.0    532,480  Ssrestor.exe
   21-May-2004  18:17  6.0.40521.0  1,564,672  Ssscc.dll
   21-May-2004  18:20  6.0.40521.0    499,712  Ssus.dll
   21-May-2004  17:56                 102,400  Testlock.exe
   21-May-2004  17:56                 147,456  Unlock.exe
   21-May-2004  17:57                 122,880  Updini.exe

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.Microsoft is researching this problem and will post more information in this article when the information becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about how to get the name of an item from a VSSVersion object, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

248078 BUG: VSSVersion collection does not give file names


Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/1/2006
Keywords:kbSSafe600fix kbfix kbbug kbHotfixServer kbQFE KB843024 kbAudDeveloper