Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is 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.
If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, submit a request to Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.
Note If additional issues occur or if 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. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must have Internet Explorer 8 installed on a computer that is running one of the following operating systems:
- Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1)
- Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2)
- Windows Server 2008
- Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 (SP2)
- Windows 7
- Windows Server 2008 R2
For more information about how to obtain a Windows Vista service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
935791
How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack
For more information about how to obtain a Windows Server 2008 service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
968849
How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2008
Registry information
After you apply this hotfix, you have to set a registry key to enable the hotfix. To do this, follow these steps:
- Locate and then click the following key in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\FeatureControl
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\MAIN\FeatureControl
- On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.
- Type FEATURE_BROKER_FAVORITES_FOR_EFS_KB2300135, 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, type 1 in the Value data box, and then click OK.
- Exit Registry Editor.
Restart requirement
You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.
File information
The English (United States) version or global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.
Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 file information notes
Important Windows Vista hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, only "Windows Vista" is listed on the Hotfix Request page. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows Vista" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
- The MANIFEST files (.manifest) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Vista" section. MANIFEST files and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Vista
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|
| Ieframe.dll | 8.0.6001.23060 | 11,082,240 | 25-Aug-2010 | 07:55 | x86 |
| Ieui.dll | 8.0.6001.23060 | 164,352 | 25-Aug-2010 | 07:55 | x86 |
For all supported x64-based versions of Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 and for Windows Vista
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|
| Ieframe.dll | 8.0.6001.23060 | 12,476,416 | 25-Aug-2010 | 08:25 | x64 |
| Ieui.dll | 8.0.6001.23060 | 219,136 | 25-Aug-2010 | 08:25 | x64 |
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information notes
Important Windows 7 hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.
- The MANIFEST files (.manifest) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2 and for Windows 7" section. MANIFEST files and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.
For all supported x86-based versions of Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|
| Ieframe.dll | 8.0.7600.20787 | 10,987,520 | 21-Aug-2010 | 06:52 | x86 |
| Ieframe.ptxml | Not applicable | 13,270 | 13-Jul-2009 | 20:45 | Not applicable |
| Ieui.dll | 8.0.7600.16385 | 176,640 | 14-Jul-2009 | 01:15 | x86 |
For all supported x64-based versions of Internet Explorer 8 for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|
| Ieframe.dll | 8.0.7600.20787 | 12,368,384 | 24-Aug-2010 | 00:55 | x64 |
| Ieframe.ptxml | Not applicable | 13,270 | 13-Jul-2009 | 20:36 | Not applicable |
| Ieui.dll | 8.0.7600.16385 | 247,808 | 14-Jul-2009 | 01:41 | x64 |
| Ieframe.dll | 8.0.7600.20787 | 10,987,520 | 21-Aug-2010 | 06:52 | x86 |
| Ieui.dll | 8.0.7600.16385 | 176,640 | 14-Jul-2009 | 01:15 | x86 |
| Wow64_ieframe.ptxml | Not applicable | 13,270 | 13-Jul-2009 | 20:45 | Not applicable |
For all supported IA-64-based versions of Internet Explorer 8 for Windows Server 2008 R2
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|
| Ieframe.dll | 8.0.7600.20787 | 18,730,496 | 21-Aug-2010 | 06:26 | IA-64 |
| Ieframe.ptxml | Not applicable | 13,270 | 13-Jul-2009 | 20:36 | Not applicable |
| Ieui.dll | 8.0.7600.16385 | 519,168 | 14-Jul-2009 | 01:46 | IA-64 |
| Ieframe.dll | 8.0.7600.20787 | 10,987,520 | 21-Aug-2010 | 06:52 | x86 |
| Ieui.dll | 8.0.7600.16385 | 176,640 | 14-Jul-2009 | 01:15 | x86 |
| Wow64_ieframe.ptxml | Not applicable | 13,270 | 13-Jul-2009 | 20:45 | Not applicable |