Microsoft KB Archive/926047

= FIX: The AutoComplete box in an iframe object may not appear in the correct location in Internet Explorer 6 =

Article ID: 926047

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Internet Explorer (Programming), when used with:
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0

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SYMPTOMS
The AutoComplete box in an iframe object may not appear in the correct location in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6. Additionally, you cannot resolve this problem by applying hotfix 920681.



CAUSE
The problem occurs because of behavior that occurs if the iframe object has a relative position style. In this case, Internet Explorer does not include the offset of the iframe object correctly when Internet Explorer calculates the position of the AutoComplete box.



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

Prerequisites
You must have Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix replaces the hotfix that is described in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 920681.

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.

Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), x86-based versions

Service pack information
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

889100 How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003

Hotfix information
To resolve this problem in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, apply the hotfix that is described in the following Microsoft Knowledge Base (KB) article:

931306 FIX: The AutoComplete box in an iframe object may not appear in the correct location in Internet Explorer 6



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6. This problem was first corrected in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.



Steps to reproduce the problem
  Add the following code example to a text file, and then save the file as Top.htm.          Add the following code example to a text file, and then save the file as Tabframe2.htm.   <FORM> <INPUT name=txtDisplayName> </FORM> </BODY> </HTML> </li> Save Top.htm and Tabframe2.htm to a Web server.</li> Open Top.htm, type hello in the text box, and then press ENTER.</li> Type h in the text box.</li></ol>

The AutoComplete box does not appear in the correct location.

Keywords: kbwinserv2003sp2fix kbhotfixserver kbqfe kbfix kbbug kbpubtypekc KB926047

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