Article: Q201082
Product(s): Microsoft C Compiler
Version(s): winnt:5.0
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbCompiler kbVC500bug kbVC600fix
Last Modified: 07-MAY-2001
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Enterprise Edition, version 5.0
- Microsoft Visual C++, 32-bit Professional Edition, version 5.0
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SYMPTOMS
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The following code compiles without error or warning, although not all control
paths return a value:
bool SomeFunction()
{
try
{
}
catch(...)
{
return false;
}
}
main()
{
SomeFunction();
}
CAUSE
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This problem is due to a bug in the Visual C++ 5.0 compiler.
STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a bug in the Microsoft products listed at the
beginning of this article. This bug was corrected in Visual C++ 6.0.
Additional query words: warning C4715
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Keywords : kbCompiler kbVC500bug kbVC600fix
Technology : kbVCsearch kbAudDeveloper kbVC500 kbVC32bitSearch kbVC500Search
Version : winnt:5.0
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix
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