Microsoft KB Archive/887614

= Some DHTML drag-and-drop operations are blocked after you apply the MS04-038 security updates for Internet Explorer =

Article ID: 887614

Article Last Modified on 5/21/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer (Programming) 6.0

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SYMPTOMS
After you install the MS04-038 security updates for Microsoft Internet Explorer, you may experience the following symptoms:
 * DHTML drag-and-drop operations are blocked for image elements if the image is not valid.
 * DHTML drag-and-drop operations are blocked for anchor elements that include non-HTTP or HTTPS URLs.
 * DataTransfer.setData cannot change the URL while dragging the anchor elements and images.



CAUSE
The MS04-038 security updates change the way that Internet Explorer handles DHTML drag-and-drop operations for images and for anchors.



WORKAROUND
To work around this behavior, use the following methods:
 * For image elements, make sure that you use valid images. Valid images have an src attribute or a dynsrc attribute, or both, specified. Also, the value of the src attribute is set to a valid image or the value of the dynsrc attribute is set to a valid video file, or both.
 * For anchor elements, use the HTTP URL type or the HTTPS URL type.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
Internet Explorer 5 and later versions support DHTML drag-and-drop operations for images, for text strings, or for anchors. For more information about DHTML data transfer, including drag-and-drop operations, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms537658.aspx

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