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FIX: Error message when you compile a Visual C++ 2008 project: "Error C2471: cannot update program database"

Symptoms

When you compile a Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 project, you may receive the following error message:
error C2471: cannot update program database
Note This problem occurs in a specific translation unit.

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Cause

This problem occurs because another problem occurs in a different translation unit.

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Resolution

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:

http://code.msdn.microsoft.com/KB946040

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:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Prerequisites

You must have Visual Studio 2008 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.

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.
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Mspdbcore.dll9.0.21022.3728825621-Dec-2007 05:35x86
Mspdbcore.dll9.0.21022.37 39680021-Dec-200705:41x64

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Status

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

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More Information

For more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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Keywords: kbhotfixdev, kbexpertiseadvanced, kbfix, kbpubtypekc, kbqfe, kb

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Article Info
Article ID : 946040
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 6/21/2014
Exists online : False
Views : 106