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FIX: The AutoComplete box in an iframe object may not appear in the correct location in Internet Explorer 6

Symptoms

The AutoComplete box in an iframe object may not appear in the correct location in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6. Additionally, you cannot resolve this problem by applying hotfix 920681.

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Cause

This problem occurs because of behavior that occurs if the iframe object has a relative position style. In this case, Internet Explorer does not include the offset of the iframe object correctly when Internet Explorer calculates the position of the AutoComplete box.

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Resolution

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:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support
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

You must have Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix replaces the hotfix that is described in Microsoft Knowledge Base article 920681.

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 (SP1), x86-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Mshtml.dll6.0.3790.29023,158,01621-Mar-200704:38x86SP1SP1QFE
Mshtml.dll6.0.3790.40433,132,41621-Mar-200705:03x86SP2SP2QFE
Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatformSP requirementService branch
Mshtml.dll6.0.3790.29026,001,15221-Mar-200708:13x64SP1SP1QFE
Wmshtml.dll6.0.3790.29023,158,01621-Mar-200708:13x86SP1WOW
Mshtml.dll6.0.3790.40435,999,61621-Mar-200708:19x64SP2SP2QFE
Wmshtml.dll6.0.3790.40433,132,41621-Mar-200708:19x86SP2WOW

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Status

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

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More information

Steps to reproduce the problem

  1. Add the following code example to a text file, and then save the file as Top.htm.
    <HTML>
<BODY>
<DIV style="POSITION: relative;">
    	<IFRAME src="TabFrame2.htm"></IFRAME>
</DIV>
</BODY>
</HTML>
  2. Add the following code example to a text file, and then save the file as Tabframe2.htm.
    <HTML>
<BODY>
<FORM>
<INPUT  name=txtDisplayName>
</FORM>
</BODY>
</HTML>
  3. Save Top.htm and Tabframe2.htm to a Web server.
  4. Open Top.htm, type hello in the text box, and then press ENTER.
  5. Type h in the text box.
The AutoComplete box does not appear in the correct location.

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Keywords: KB931306, kbbug, kbfix, kbqfe, kbwinserv2003postsp2fix, kbhotfixserver, kbautohotfix

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Article Info
Article ID : 931306
Revision : 3
Created on : 10/8/2011
Published on : 10/8/2011
Exists online : False
Views : 110