Microsoft KB Archive/888100

= FIX: You receive an error message when you try to run an application that uses the XMLHttp object together with a blank header after you install Windows XP SP2 =

Article ID: 888100

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft XML Parser 3.0 Service Pack 5
 * Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

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SYMPTOMS
Consider the following scenario. You install Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2). You try to run an application that uses the XMLHttp object together with a blank header. In this scenario, you receive the following error message:

invalid procedure call or argument



RESOLUTION
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 XML 3.0 Service Pack 5 (SP5) installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement
You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

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

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.



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

Additional query words: xml msxml regression

Keywords: kbfix kbbug kbhotfixserver kbqfe kbpubtypekc KB888100

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