An installed hotfix is indicated by a Windows Media Player icon in the Add or Remove Programs item of Control Panel (841860)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1

SYMPTOMS

If you use the Add or Remove Programs item in Control Panel to view a list of currently installed programs, some of the hotfixes may be indicated by a Microsoft Windows Media Player icon.

This issue may occur with hotfixes that are downloaded and installed from the Microsoft Windows Update Web site.

Note This issue occurs only on the Spanish language versions of the operating systems that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because an anomaly in the algorithm that is used to assign icons does not assign the correct icon to indicate a Windows hotfix.

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

This issue does not affect the functionality of the installed programs. This issue affects only the appearance of the icon. The user does not have to take any action.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/8/2004
Keywords:kbBug kbpending KB841860 kbAudEndUser kbAudITPRO kbAudOEM
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