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Visual C++ Optimizer fixes for Visual Studio 2015 Update 3

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This article describes a hotfix package for Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Update 3. The hotfix contains several fixes to the Visual C++ optimizer and code generator (c2.dll). For more information, see the "Issues that are fixed in this hotfix" section.

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How to obtain this hotfix

The following file is available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

Download Download the hotfix package now.

For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
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Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 installed. 

Restart requirement

You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix if no instance of Visual Studio is being used.

Hotfix replacement information

 This hotfix doesn't replace other hotfixes. 

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Issues that are fixed in this hotfix

The following bug is resolved by this hotfix:

  • A bug in the optimizer when two loops with unfavorable dependencies are fused by mistake.

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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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Article Info
Article ID : 4034002
Revision : 5
Created on : 7/25/2017
Published on : 7/27/2017
Exists online : False
Views : 237