Lock Icon Misidentifies Security Level (217330)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 98
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 for Windows 95
This article was previously published under Q217330 SYMPTOMS
When you are connected to a secure Internet site with 128-bit encryption installed, hovering your mouse pointer over the Lock icon may show 40-bit encryption.
CAUSE
This problem occurs because the Lock icon obtains the security information from elements on the Web page, not from the actual connection.
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/17/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbprb kbui KB217330 |
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