Internet Explorer 6 may stop responding when you use the CreateObject() function to create an HTML document (899344)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1
  • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

SYMPTOMS

When you use the CreateObject ("HTMLFile") function to create an HTML document, Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 may stop responding. You may receive an error message that is similar to the following:
Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close.
When you click the link to view the data in the error report, you receive an error signature that is similar to the following:

Error signature:
AppName: iexplore.exe 
AppVer: 6.0.2800.1106 
ModName: mshtml.dll 
ModVer: 6.0.2800.1106 
Offset: 000a0249


This problem occurs when you use the createElement("TABLE") method to create a table, and then use the insertRow(-1) method to insert a row into the table.

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 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 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 Service Pack 1

   Date         Time   Version         Size       File name
   --------------------------------------------------------
   13-May-2005  18:48  6.0.2800.1508   2,704,896  Mshtml.dll

Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2

   Date         Time   Version         Size       File name
   --------------------------------------------------------
   09-Jun-2005  02:37  6.0.2900.2694   3,015,168  Mshtml.dll 

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, use the open() method to open the object before you use the object.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Internet Explorer 6.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/26/2006
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