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. 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, 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.
Registry information
After you apply this hotfix, you must change the registry to add the required subkey, entry, and value. To do this, follow these steps.
Warning If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
- Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
- Expand the following subkey:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
- Right-click FeatureControl, point to New, and then click Key.
- Type FEATURE_HANDLE_HTTP_STATUS_CONTINUE_KB8902150, and then press ENTER to name the new subkey.
- Right-click FEATURE_HANDLE_HTTP_STATUS_CONTINUE_KB8902150, point to New, and then click String Value.
- Type iexplore.exe, and then press ENTER to name the new value.
- Double-click iexplore.exe.
- In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
- Quit Registry Editor.
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.
Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a, Windows 98, and Windows Millennium Edition
Date Time Version Size File name
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03-Mar-2003 17:24 6.0.2800.1172 33,792 Ieuninst.exe
01-Oct-2004 07:36 6.0.2800.1473 30,208 Ieupdate.exe
03-Dec-2004 01:56 6.0.2800.1482 581,120 Wininet.dll
Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows XP
Date Time Version Size File name
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21-Sep-2004 03:21 6.0.2800.1473 38,912 Iecustom.dll
03-Dec-2004 01:56 6.0.2800.1482 581,120 Wininet.dll
21-Sep-2004 03:21 6.0.2800.1473 38,912 Iecustom.dll