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DB2 - Problem description

Problem IC81165 Status: Closed

1603 : ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE WHEN UPGRADING DB2 (VERSIONS BELOW 9.7) TO DB2
VERSION 9.7 ON WINDOWS 2008 (64 BIT)

product:
DB2 FOR LUW / DB2FORLUW / 970 - DB2
Problem description:
In the windows install trace you will find an iDeleteArray 
ENTRY point at the end of the trace, hinting the installation 
was crashed during the execution of iDeleteArray. 
DB2 crashes in the iDeleteArray when trying to free up 
some non-NULL memory.
Problem Summary:
**************************************************************** 
* USERS AFFECTED:                                              * 
* All users on windows 2008 upgrading from any level below     * 
* v9.7 to v9.7.                                                * 
**************************************************************** 
* PROBLEM DESCRIPTION:                                         * 
* 1603 : ERROR_INSTALL_FAILURE along with a DB2 crash when     * 
* upgrading DB2 (versions below 9.7) to DB2 version 9.7 on     * 
* windows 2008 (64 bit)                                        * 
**************************************************************** 
* RECOMMENDATION:                                              * 
* Upgrade to DB2 V9.7 FP6 or above.                            * 
****************************************************************
Local Fix:
The fix/workaround in this case is to migrate manually by 
following either of the two below listed methods : 
(1) Backup all instances and databases, uninstall the existing 
DB2, install the new DB2 and then restore the DB2 instance 
config + 
     databases 
(2) Install DB2 to a new location (use "Install New" option), 
and then upgrade (migrate) manually the instances + databases.
available fix packs:
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 6 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 7 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 8 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 9 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 9a for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
DB2 Version 9.7 Fix Pack 10 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Solution
Problem first fixed in v9.7 FP6.
Workaround
not known / see Local fix
BUG-Tracking
forerunner  : APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following: IC84303 
follow-up : 
Timestamps
Date  - problem reported    :
Date  - problem closed      :
Date  - last modified       :
01.02.2012
12.06.2012
12.06.2012
Problem solved at the following versions (IBM BugInfos)
9.7.FP6
Problem solved according to the fixlist(s) of the following version(s)
9.7.0.6 FixList