Q162730: Microsoft Visual C++ Alpha Edition 4.2B Linker 4.20.619

Article: Q162730
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): winnt:4.0,4.0a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbfile
Last Modified: 04-MAY-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Editions, versions 4.0, 4.0a, on platform(s):
   - the hardware: DEC Alpha 
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SUMMARY
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The tools in this package provide fixes for some problems that you may encounter
when you use the Microsoft Visual C++ 4.0 and 4.0a RISC Edition update for the
Digital Alpha.

The problems that this update addresses include:

1. Debugger unexpectedly reports:

  <filename> does not contain debugging information.

2. Unexpected behavior when linking large projects.

NOTE: The version 4.0a RISC Edition update for the Digital Alpha must be
installed before you install this patch. If you have version 4.0 and not 4.0a,
this patch will not work correctly.

To obtain the Visual C++ 4.0a RISC Edition for just the cost of shipping, call
1-800-719-5577 or 1-800-426-9400. The part number is: 048-00017.

MORE INFORMATION
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The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download
Center:

Alnk42b.exe

For additional information about how to download Microsoft Support files, click
the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q119591 How to Obtain Microsoft Support Files from Online Services

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Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbfile 
Technology        : kbVCsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVC32bitSearch
Version           : winnt:4.0,4.0a
Hardware          : ALPHA

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