Error Message if Speech Recognition Is Not Configured Correctly (812441)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 for Windows XP

SYMPTOMS

When you use Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message:
The following application has encountered a problem and needs to close. application name: iexplore.exe app version: 6.0.2600.0 mod name: msctf.dll version 5.1.2600.0 Offset: 0001593f

CAUSE

This issue may occur if Speech Recognition is turned on but is not configured correctly.

WORKAROUND

To work around this issue:
  1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then double-click Regional and Language Options.
  2. Click the Languages tab, and then click Details.
  3. Click Speech Recognition, and then click Remove.
  4. Click OK.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about how to configure and use speech recognition in Windows XP, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

306537 HOW TO: Install and Configure Speech Recognition in Windows XP

For additional information about how to turn off speech recognition, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

326526 HOW TO: Turn Off the Speech Recognition and Handwriting Recognition

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/9/2003
Keywords:kbprb KB812441
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