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Problems may occur when you try to use POST method or the GET method to pass Form data in a Web page in Internet Explorer 7 or in Internet Explorer 6

Article ID: 939941

Article Last Modified on 11/15/2007

APPLIES TO

Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP
Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003
Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, when used with:
- Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2002
- Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

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:

322756 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows XP and Windows Vista

SYMPTOMS

In Windows Internet Explorer 7 or in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, when you try to use POST method or the GET method to pass Form data in a Web page, you may experience one of the following symptoms.

Symptom 1

The POST method or the GET method may encode certain characters as Unicode numeric character references. For example, these methods may encode あ as %26% 2312354%3B.

This problem may occur in Web pages that contain Japanese characters. Additionally, the Web pages are marked with a charset of windows-31j in the HTTP headers.

Symptom 2

The POST method or the GET method cannot transmit Form data to the Web server. Additionally, you may receive a script error message that resembles the following:

Line: Line Number
Char: Number
Error: Unspecified error.
Code: 0
URL: URL

This problem may occur if the Form data contains Unicode-only characters at the start of a lone field. For example, the Form data may contain one of the following kinds of Unicode-only characters at the start of a lone field:

A mixture of ASCII and Japanese characters.
The character U+301C (tilde 〜) together with Chinese, Japanese, or Korean characters.
The character U+3030 (tilde 〰) together with Chinese, Japanese, or Korean characters.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because Internet Explorer does not correctly use the code page for the required language when the Form data contains certain character combinations.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista

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

To apply this hotfix, you must have Internet Explorer 7 installed in Windows Vista.

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 Vista, x86-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Update.mum	Not Applicable	1,955	14-Aug-2007	13:43	Not Applicable
X86_c6d00ed094683fc17863d9f000f3471f_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20660_none_6a6c64b1e7fb11d5.manifest	Not Applicable	704	14-Aug-2007	13:43	Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-ie-htmlrendering_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20660_none_11a58f533e513474.manifest	Not Applicable	928,494	14-Aug-2007	13:43	Not Applicable
Mshtml.dll	7.0.6000.20660	3,592,192	14-Aug-2007	02:22	x86
Mshtml.tlb	7.0.6000.20660	1,383,424	13-Aug-2007	23:27	Not Applicable

Windows Vista, 64-bit versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Amd64_adc064d3c3764f0db37954aa4e7dc73d_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20660_none_0cf1d7b9cf353430.manifest	Not Applicable	708	14-Aug-2007	13:43	Not Applicable
Amd64_c6d00ed094683fc17863d9f000f3471f_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20660_none_c68b0035a058830b.manifest	Not Applicable	706	14-Aug-2007	13:43	Not Applicable
Amd64_microsoft-windows-ie-htmlrendering_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20660_none_6dc42ad6f6aea5aa.manifest	Not Applicable	928,555	14-Aug-2007	13:47	Not Applicable
Package_1_for_kb939941~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,803	14-Aug-2007	13:43	Not Applicable
Package_2_for_kb939941~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,966	14-Aug-2007	13:43	Not Applicable
Update.mum	Not Applicable	1,869	14-Aug-2007	13:43	Not Applicable
Mshtml.dll	7.0.6000.20660	5,679,104	14-Aug-2007	04:39	x64
Mshtml.tlb	7.0.6000.20660	1,383,424	13-Aug-2007	23:38	Not Applicable

Internet Explorer 7 in 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

To apply this hotfix, you must meet the following requirements:

You must have Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 installed on the computer. 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
You must have Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

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 with Service Pack 2, x86-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Mshtml.dll	7.0.6000.20661	3,592,192	22-Aug-2007	22:12	x86

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2, x64-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Mshtml.dll	7.0.6000.20661	5,679,104	22-Aug-2007	20:07	x64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wmshtml.dll	7.0.6000.20661	3,592,192	22-Aug-2007	20:08	x86	SP2	WOW

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2, Itanium-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Mshtml.dll	7.0.6000.20661	10,051,584	22-Aug-2007	20:08	IA-64	SP2	Not Applicable
Wmshtml.dll	7.0.6000.20661	3,592,192	22-Aug-2007	20:09	x86	SP2	WOW

Internet Explorer 7 and Internet Explorer 6 in Windows XP

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

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed on the computer. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322389 How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

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 XP with Service Pack 2, x86-based versions for Internet Explorer 6

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Mshtml.dll	6.0.2900.3195	3,064,832	14-Aug-2007	16:43	x86

Windows XP with Service Pack 2, x86-based versions for Internet Explorer 7

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Mshtml.dll	7.0.6000.20661	3,592,192	23-Aug-2007	06:50	x86

Post-installation 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 edit the registry to enable the hotfix. To do this, follow these steps:

Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.

Note On a Windows Vista-based computer, click Start, type regedit in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
Locate and then click the following registry subkey:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.
Type FEATURE_INTL_FORM_RESULTS_ENCODING_KB939941, and then press ENTER.
On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
Type iexplore.exe, and then press ENTER.
On the Edit menu, click Modify.
In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.
Type FEATURE_WINDOWS31J_FALLBACK_KB939941, and then press ENTER.
On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
Type iexplore.exe, and then press ENTER.
On the Edit menu, click Modify.
In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
Exit Registry Editor.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

You can use the following sample code to see the problems that are described in the "Symptoms" section:

<%
  dim hoge
  Response.AddHeader "Cache-Control", "no-cache"
  Response.ContentType = "text/html; charset=windows-31J"
  hoge = Request.QueryString("p1")
%>
<html>
<body>
  <a href="testcase.asp">Reset page</a><br>
  <h4>Testcase: Submit Wave Dash</h4>
  <form name="form1">
  P1: <input type="text" name="p1" value="〜"><br>
  <input type="submit" value="type=submit">
  <input type="button" value="type=button" onClick="javascript:form1.submit();">
  </form>
  <br>
  P1 = <%=hoge%> <br><br>
  <code>
     P1 = [Wave Dash]<br>
     Result: <br>
       Form Cannot be submitted (javascript error in javascript case)<br>
     Expected Result: <br>
       Form should be submitted<br>
  </code>
  </body>
</html>

For more information about how to pass Form data from one page to another by using GET and POST in Active Server pages, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

300104 How to pass form data from one page to another by using GET and POST in Active Server pages

For more information about the METHOD attribute and the method property, visit the following Web site:

http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms534167.aspx

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Contents

Problems may occur when you try to use POST method or the GET method to pass Form data in a Web page in Internet Explorer 7 or in Internet Explorer 6

SYMPTOMS

Symptom 1

Symptom 2

CAUSE

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista

Prerequisites

Restart requirement

Hotfix replacement information

File information

Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Server 2003

Prerequisites

Restart requirement

Hotfix replacement information

File information

Internet Explorer 7 and Internet Explorer 6 in Windows XP

Prerequisites

Restart requirement

Hotfix replacement information

File information

Post-installation information

STATUS

MORE INFORMATION