Article ID: 910645
Article Last Modified on 11/15/2007
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, when used with:
- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1
SYMPTOMS
When you use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 on a computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP, an access violation may occur and Internet Explorer may unexpectedly close. The access violation may occur when you visit a Web page that uses HTML Components (HTCs) to do dynamic HTML (DHTML) scripting.
Note A Web page that uses HTC has an .htc file name extension.
CAUSE
This problem occurs because of a code defect in the Mshtml.dll file.
RESOLUTION
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:
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:
Prerequisites
You must have Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed to apply this hotfix.
Restart requirement
You must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.
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
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform | SP requirement | Service branch |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Browseui.dll | 6.0.2900.2870 | 1,022,976 | 18-Mar-2006 | 13:25 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
Dxtrans.dll | 6.3.2900.2870 | 205,312 | 18-Mar-2006 | 13:25 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
Iepeers.dll | 6.0.2900.2870 | 251,904 | 18-Mar-2006 | 13:25 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
Mshtml.dll | 6.0.2900.2870 | 3,055,616 | 18-Mar-2006 | 13:25 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
Shdocvw.dll | 6.0.2900.2870 | 1,495,040 | 18-Mar-2006 | 13:25 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
Shlwapi.dll | 6.0.2900.2870 | 474,112 | 18-Mar-2006 | 13:25 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
Urlmon.dll | 6.0.2900.2870 | 614,400 | 18-Mar-2006 | 13:25 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
Xpsp3res.dll | 5.1.2600.2870 | 23,040 | 18-Mar-2006 | 01:03 | x86 | SP2 | SP2QFE |
Windows XP with Service Pack 1
File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dxtrans.dll | 6.3.2800.1535 | 192,512 | 24-Feb-2006 | 08:56 | x86 |
Mshtml.dll | 6.0.2800.1536 | 2,708,992 | 28-Feb-2006 | 10:08 | x86 |
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.
MORE INFORMATION
For more information about HTCs, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:
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
Keywords: kbwinxppresp3fix kbhotfixserver kbbug kbfix kbqfe kbpubtypekc KB910645