Internet Explorer 6 does not display some EMF images correctly in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 (905299)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
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SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Windows XP and in Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 does not display some enhanced metafile (EMF) images. Or, Internet Explorer 6 displays these images incorrectly.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because Internet Explorer may incorrectly calculate the size of the image.

RESOLUTION

Windows Server 2003

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 Server 2003 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:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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 No prerequisites are required.Restart requirementYou must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis 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 Server 2003, 32-bit versions
   Date         Time   Version              Size  File name  Service pack
   ----------------------------------------------------------------------
   12-Aug-2005  03:01  5.2.3790.2507      32,256  Arpidfix.exe        SP1
   12-Aug-2005  11:00  6.0.3790.387    2,934,784  Mshtml.dll
   12-Aug-2005  11:26  6.0.3790.2507   3,110,912  Mshtml.dll          SP1
Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions
   Date         Time   Version              Size  File name       
   ----------------------------------------------------------------------
   11-Aug-2005  23:28  5.2.3790.2507      43,008  Arpidfix.exe
   11-Aug-2005  23:28  6.0.3790.2507   5,932,544  Mshtml.dll
   11-Aug-2005  23:28  6.0.3790.2507   3,110,912  Wmshtml.dll
Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions
   Date         Time   Version              Size  File name  Service pack
   ----------------------------------------------------------------------
   11-Aug-2005  23:29  5.2.3790.2507      74,752  Arpidfix.exe        SP1
   11-Aug-2005  23:29  6.0.3790.387    8,238,080  Mshtml.dll
   11-Aug-2005  23:28  6.0.3790.2507   9,287,168  Mshtml.dll          SP1
   11-Aug-2005  23:29  6.0.3790.387    2,934,784  Wmshtml.dll
   11-Aug-2005  23:28  6.0.3790.2507   3,110,912  Wmshtml.dll         SP1

Windows XP

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:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

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 To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed on the computer.Restart requirementYou must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis 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.
   Date         Time   Version              Size  File name  Service pack
   ----------------------------------------------------------------------
   11-Aug-2005  10:56  6.0.2800.1518   2,705,408  Mshtml.dll          SP1   
   12-Aug-2005  10:49  6.0.2900.2737   3,016,704  Mshtml.dll          SP2    
   12-Aug-2005  02:26  5.1.2600.2737      30,720  Arpidfix.exe
After you apply this hotfix, follow the steps in the "More Information" section to enable the hotfix by using the IMAGING_EMF_USE_RCLFRAMESIZE_KB905299 registry entry.

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

This hotfix resolves display issues when you load EMF files in Internet Explorer. However, when Internet Explorer is next updated, this change will be disabled to comply with other methods for calculating the size of an EMF image. After you update Internet Explorer, you must add the following registry entry for this hotfix to work:

IMAGING_EMF_USE_RCLFRAMESIZE_KB905299

To do this, follow these steps.

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 your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.
  1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
  2. Locate and then click one of the following registry subkeys:
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Feature Control
    • HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\Feature Control
  3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
  4. Type IMAGING_EMF_USE_RCLFRAMESIZE_KB905299, and then press ENTER to name the new entry.
  5. On the Edit menu, click Modify, type 1 in the Value data box, and then click OK.

    Note To disable the hotfix, type 0 in the Value data box.
  6. Quit Registry Editor.
  7. Restart the computer.
For more information about the terminology that is used in this article, 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

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/24/2006
Keywords:kbWinServ2003SP1fix kbWinXPpreSP3fix kbBug kbfix kbQFE kbHotfixServer kbpubtypekc KB905299 kbAudEndUser kbAudITPRO
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