Memory Leak

[Trev]

Is the file "Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003\VC7\INCLUDE\crtdbg.h"
(specifically, the new operators) used in any way, shape or form in C#
? I am involved in writing an app that uses managed C++ and C# and I'd
just like to verify that the memory leaks we're getting aren't
connected with the C# side of things. I know the Garbage Collector is
supposed to stop memory leaks, but I am stumped.

 

[Mattias Sjögren]

Is the file "Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003\VC7\INCLUDE\crtdbg.h"

(specifically, the new operators) used in any way, shape or form in C#?

No


Mattias

 

[Kevin Spencer]

First, header files are not used by C#, so your first assumption is correct.
However, your second assumption is *not* correct. Garbage Collection
*minimizes the possibility* of memory leaks, but they are still entirely
possible. For example, some managed classes encapsulate or use unmanaged
resources, and implement the IDisposable interface. These should always be
disposed. There are some other cases in which memory leaks can result as
well.

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HTH,

Kevin Spencer
Microsoft MVP
Ministry of Software Development
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