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You create a Visual C++ project on a computer that has Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed. You use a function that contains the try-catch block but no brace for the function body. When you compile the project, you will receive the C2590 and C2533 errors that resembles following:

When you compile a Visual C++ project on a computer that has Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed, you receive error messages that resemble the following:

This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:

• You use a function that contains the try-catch block.
• The project does not contain a brace for the function body.

This problem occurs because the compiler assumes the try-catch block can only be associated with constructors.

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only 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 service pack that contains this hotfix.

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

You must have Visual Studio 2008 SP1 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.

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