Microsoft KB Archive/836572

= The DateTimePicker control does not function as expected when you try to give a Microsoft .NET WinForms application the look of Windows XP on a Windows XP SP2-based computer =

Article ID: 836572

Article Last Modified on 8/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

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SYMPTOMS
Consider the following scenario. You have a Microsoft .NET WinForms application that is running on a Windows XP SP2-based computer. You want to give this application the look of Windows XP. To do this, you try to use a manifest file. In this scenario, the DateTimePicker control does not function as expected.

For more information about how to use Windows XP visual styles together with controls on Windows forms, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/aa289524(VS.71).aspx



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
This hotfix requires Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).

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

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any 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 XP, x86-based versions


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

Keywords: kbwinxppresp3fix kbfix kbbug kbhotfixserver kbqfe kbpubtypekc KB836572

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