Windows Explorer does not display icons for .htm files, for .html files, or for .msg files after you enable offline files in Windows XP or in Windows Server 2003

After you enable offline files, Windows Explorer does not display icons for the following files:

• .msg files
• .htm files
• .html files

This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:

• The computer uses the NTFS file system.
• You have installed hotfix 839645 (Microsoft security bulletin MS04-024) on a computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 1. Or, the computer is running Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or Windows Server 2003.

This problem occurs because these file types have their own icon handlers.

Hotfix information for Windows XP

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.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, one of the following conditions must be true:

• You have installed Windows XP Service Pack 1 and security bulletin MS04-024 or a later security bulletin.
• You have installed Windows XP Service Pack 2.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. This will load the Shell32.dll file.

Hotfix replacement 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 item in Control Panel.

Hotfix information for Windows Server 2003

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.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for installing this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. This will load the Shell32.dll file.

Hotfix replacement 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 item in Control Panel.
Windows Server 2003, x86-based version


Windows Server 2003, x64-based version


Windows Server 2003, IA64-based version

To work around this problem, move the affected files to a different disk. Then, move them back to the original folder.

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

To enable offline files, click to select the Enable Offline Files check box on the Offline Files tab of the Folder Options dialog box.

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