On a Windows Server 2003 SP1-based computer, Internet Explorer 6 may crash when you click a link on a Web site to download a file

Consider the following scenario:

�	On a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)-based computer, you use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 to access the Internet.
�	You click a link on a Web site to download a file.

In this scenario, Internet Explorer 6 may exit unexpectedly, or crash.

Note This issue does not occur when you use any other versions of Internet Explorer.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows Server 2003 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

Registry information

To use one of the hotfixes in this package, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

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 item in Control Panel.
Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, x86-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Iepeers.dll	6.0.3790.2731	253,952	22-Jun-2006	11:45	x86

Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Iepeers.dll	6.0.3790.2731	370,176	21-Jun-2006	21:28	x64	SP1	Not Applicable
Wiepeers.dll	6.0.3790.2731	253,952	21-Jun-2006	21:28	x86	SP1	WOW

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, Itanium-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform	SP requirement	Service branch
Iepeers.dll	6.0.3790.2731	718,848	21-Jun-2006	21:34	IA-64	SP1	Not Applicable
Wiepeers.dll	6.0.3790.2731	253,952	21-Jun-2006	21:34	x86	SP1	WOW

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

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