FIX: The RichEdit control stores data that is not valid when you enter a surrogate pair that is not valid in the RichEdit control on computers that are running Windows XP (894551)

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

You must have Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed to apply this hotfix. For more information about how to obtain Windows XP SP2, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix unless you are using a program that uses the RichEdit control.

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 tool in Control Panel.Windows XP SP1, 64-bit versions

   Date         Time   Version       Size       File name      Platform
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   18-Feb-2005  05:46  5.41.15.1508  1,764,864  Msftedit.dll   IA64
   18-Feb-2005  05:47  5.41.15.1508    504,832  Wmsftedit.dll  X86

Windows XP SP1, 32-bit versions

   Date         Time   Version       Size     File name
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   18-Feb-2005  05:47  5.41.15.1508  504,832  Msftedit.dll

Windows XP SP2, 32-bit versions

   Date         Time   Version       Size     File name
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   18-Feb-2005  05:46  5.41.15.1511  537,600  Msftedit.dll