To resolve this issue, we have released hotfixes for Windows 7 and Windows Vista.
Before you install the hotfixes, check the
prerequisites for the hotfixes.
Note We recommend that you install update
2982791 that more comprehensively fixes the problem for all applications than the hotfixes.
Hotfix information for Windows 7 and Windows Vista
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 the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.
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, contact 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, go to the following Microsoft website: 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 be running Windows 7 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2).
For more information about how to obtain Windows 7 SP1, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
976932 Information about Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2
For more information about how to obtain Windows Vista SP2, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
948465 Information about Service Pack 2 for Windows Vista and for Windows Server 2008
Registry information
To apply this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.
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.