Pluggable protocol handler configuration enhancements for Internet Explorer 6 (827644)

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, install the hotfix that is described later in this article, and then modify the registry.

Hotfix Information

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) 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
   -------------------------------------------------------
   03-Sep-2003  11:43  6.0.2800.1257  586,240  Wininet.dll

Registry Information

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

To use this hotfix, you must set a registry key and a string value. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, and then click Run.
2. In the Open box, type regedit, and then click OK.
3. Locate the following registry key:

   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings

4. Right-click the Internet Settings key, point to New, and then click Key.
5. Type PluggableProtocols.
6. Right-click the PluggableProtocols key, point to New, and then click String Value.
7. Type the name of the pluggable protocol that you want to enable to access cookies, and then press ENTER.
   
   For example, to enable the myhttp:// protocol to allow access to cookies, type myhttp. The string can have any value that you want. By default, the value is blank.