Microsoft KB Archive/911071

= Programs that use the Tablet PC Input Panel component may fail on Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 =

Article ID: 911071

Article Last Modified on 4/26/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

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SYMPTOMS
When you use programs that require the Tablet PC Input Panel component on a Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005-based computer, the programs may be unreliable. These programs may function erratically or may close unexpectedly.

For example, this problem occurs when you use the Fn+F7 hotkey combination to start the Presentation Director program on Lenovo ThinkPad computers.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because of a race condition in the Tablet PC Input Panel component (Tiptsf.dll) where the process may reference a previously freed address.



Hotfix
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it 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 Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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.

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.



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



MORE INFORMATION
For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates



WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, turn off advanced text services. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, click Run, type Control international, and then click OK.
 * 2) On the Languages tab, click Details.
 * 3) In the Preferences box, click Language Bar.
 * 4) In the Language Bar Settings dialog box, click to select the Turn off advanced text services check box, and then click OK.

Note If you are prompted to confirm the change, click Yes or OK.
 * 1) Click OK two times.

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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