Microsoft KB Archive/931298

= FIX: The AutoComplete feature does not work after you click a JavaScript hyperlink on a Web page in Internet Explorer 6 =

Article ID: 931298

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2007

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APPLIES TO

 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, when used with:  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1</li></ul>

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)</li></ul>

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)</li></ul>

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition</li></ul> </li></ul>

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Important This article contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure that you back up the registry before you modify it. Make sure that you know how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up, restore, and modify the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows registry

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SYMPTOMS
Consider the following scenario. In Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, you type text in a field on a form. Then, you click a JavaScript hyperlink on a Web page. In this scenario, the AutoComplete feature does not work. When you type the same text in the same field on the form, the AutoComplete box does not appear.

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CAUSE
This problem occurs because of a problem in the AutoComplete feature in Internet Explorer 6. The problem in the AutoComplete feature occurs after you click the JavaScript hyperlink.

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Windows Server 2003
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
No prerequisites are required.

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

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

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 Server 2003, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based versions

Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions

Registry information
Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall the operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

After you apply this hotfix, you must enable this hotfix. To do this, follow these steps: <ol> Make sure that you exit Internet Explorer.</li> Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.</li> Locate and then click the following registry subkey:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl

</li> On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.</li> Type FEATURE_INTELLIFORMS_ALTERNATE_RELEASE_KB931298, and then press ENTER.</li> Click FEATURE_INTELLIFORMS_ALTERNATE_RELEASE_KB931298.</li> On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.</li> Type Iexplore.exe, and then press ENTER.</li> Right-click Iexplore.exe, and then click Modify.</li> In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.</li></ol>

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WORKAROUND
To work around this problem, refresh the Web page to enable the AutoComplete feature.

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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 software update terminology, 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

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

Keywords: kbwinserv2003postsp2fix kbexpertiseadvanced kbbug kbfix kbhotfixserver kbqfe kbpubtypekc KB931298

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