BUG: You must restart Internet Explorer after you use the ShowBrowserUI method to change language preferences (817914)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1

SYMPTOMS

You can change the language preference in Microsoft Internet Explorer by calling the ShowBrowserUI method. However, the language preference is not changed until you restart Internet Explorer.

RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product 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.

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) 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.
  Date         Time   Version        Size     File name
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  02-May-2003  11:03  6.0.2800.1195  292,352  Inetcpl.cpl
				

STATUS

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

REFERENCES

For more information, visit the following Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) Web site:

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/11/2005
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