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The XMLHttpRequest object cannot post data when a new HTTPS connection is established that requires a client certificate in Internet Explorer

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Symptoms

You use the URLMON module in Internet Explorer 9 or in Internet Explorer 10 to establish a new HTTPS connection. If the connection requires a client certificate, the XMLHttpRequest object (a JavaScript object) cannot post data.

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Resolution

Update information

To resolve this issue, install the most recent cumulative security update for Internet Explorer.

To install this update, go to Microsoft Update. To enable this update, see the "Registry information" section.

For technical information about the most recent cumulative security update for Internet Explorer, go to the following Microsoft website:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/current.aspx
Note This update was first included in security update 2888505.

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
2888505 MS13-088: Cumulative Security Update for Internet Explorer: November 12, 2013

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Registry information

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 the operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

After you apply this update, you must change the registry. To do this, follow these steps.

For 32-bit (x86-based) computers
  1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
  2. Expand the following subkey:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl

  3. Right-click FeatureControl, point to New, and then click Key.
  4. Type FEATURE_SHOW_CERT_WARNINGS_ON_POST_FROM_ISTREAM_KB2894776, and then press Enter to name the new subkey.
  5. Right-click FEATURE_SHOW_CERT_WARNINGS_ON_POST_FROM_ISTREAM_KB2894776, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
  6. Type iexplore.exe, and then press Enter to name the new entry.
  7. Right-click iexplore.exe, and then click Modify.
  8. In the Value data box, type 00000001, and then click OK.
  9. Exit Registry Editor. 

For 64-bit (x64-based) computers
  1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
  2. Expand the following subkey:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl

  3. Right-click FeatureControl, point to New, and then click Key.
  4. Type FEATURE_SHOW_CERT_WARNINGS_ON_POST_FROM_ISTREAM_KB2894776, and then press Enter to name the new subkey.
  5. Right-click FEATURE_SHOW_CERT_WARNINGS_ON_POST_FROM_ISTREAM_KB2894776, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
  6. Type iexplore.exe, and then press Enter to name the new entry.
  7. Right-click iexplore.exe, and then click Modify.
  8. In the Value data box, type 00000001, and then click OK.
  9. Expand the following subkey:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl

  10. Right-click FeatureControl, point to New, and then click Key.
  11. Type FEATURE_SHOW_CERT_WARNINGS_ON_POST_FROM_ISTREAM_KB2894776, and then press Enter to name the new subkey.
  12. Right-click FEATURE_SHOW_CERT_WARNINGS_ON_POST_FROM_ISTREAM_KB2894776, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
  13. Type iexplore.exe, and then press Enter to name the new entry.
  14. Right-click iexplore.exe, and then click Modify.
  15. In the Value data box, type 00000001, and then click OK.
  16. Exit Registry Editor.

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References

See the terminology Microsoft uses to describe software updates.

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Article Info
Article ID : 2894776
Revision : 1
Created on : 1/7/2017
Published on : 11/13/2013
Exists online : False
Views : 286