Microsoft KB Archive/888254

= You cannot set the Folder Redirection policy setting on a Windows XP SP2-based computer that also uses Group Policy settings to customize Internet Explorer =

Article ID: 888254

Article Last Modified on 8/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional

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Important This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry



SYMPTOMS
You cannot set the Folder Redirection policy setting on a Microsoft Windows XP SP2-based computer that also uses Group Policy settings to customize Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Note Group Policy settings that can customize Internet Explorer include Proxy Settings and Start Page.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, apply the following hotfix, and then follow the instructions to modify the registry.

Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might 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, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=6294451

Note If additional issues occur or any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

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

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 tool in Control Panel.   Date         Time   Version         Size     File name -  06-Dec-2004  21:40  16.0.2900.2575  323,584  Iedkcs32.dll

Registry information
Warning If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To enable this hotfix, follow these steps:  Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:

 On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key. Type FEATURE_GPO_BRANDING_WITH_FOLDER_REDIRECTION_KB888254, and then press ENTER. Click FEATURE_GPO_BRANDING_WITH_FOLDER_REDIRECTION_KB888254. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.</li> Type *, and then press ENTER.</li> On the Edit menu, click Modify.</li> Type 1, and then click OK.</li> Quit Registry Editor.</li> Restart the computer.</li></ol>

The new entry can have the values 0 and 1. A value of 1 enables the hotfix. A value of 0 disables the hotfix.

As an alternative to the previous steps, you can create a single DWORD entry named &quot;*&quot; and set it to 1. In this case, the fix will be enabled for all processes that are loading Iedkcs32.dll. You can also add the  registry subkey, the IEXPLORE.EXE entry, the EXPLORER.EXE entry, and the WINLOGON.EXE entry to the following registry keys:
 * HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
 * HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl

However, you must use a String value instead of a DWORD value in step 6.

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

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MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the terminology that is used in this article, 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

Keywords: kbhotfixserver kbwinxpsp3fix kbqfe kbfix kbbug KB888254

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