FIX: You cannot share Internet Explorer proxy settings across users in the .NET Framework 1.1 (875500)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows registry

SYMPTOMS

If the value for the ProxySettingsPerUser registry subkey under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ registry subkey is zero, you cannot share the Microsoft Internet Explorer proxy settings across users when you use the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1.

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 .NET Framework 1.1 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:

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

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 software update 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. 
   Date         Time       Version       Size       File name
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   27-Jul-2004  23:25:14  1.1.4322.1066    258,048  Aspnet_isapi.dll
   27-Jul-2004  23:25:16  1.1.4322.1066     20,480  Aspnet_regiis.exe
   27-Jul-2004  23:25:20  1.1.4322.1066     32,768  Aspnet_state.exe
   27-Jul-2004  23:25:18  1.1.4322.1066     32,768  Aspnet_wp.exe
   05-Apr-2004  14:39:42                    33,718  InstallPersistSqlState.sql
   05-Apr-2004  14:39:42                    34,342  InstallSqlState.sql
   05-Apr-2004  14:39:42                    35,243  InstallSqlStateTemplate.sql
   27-Jul-2004  23:16:12  1.1.4322.1066     94,208  PerfCounter.dll
   27-Jul-2004  23:20:34                     8,685  SmartNav.js
   28-Jul-2004  13:07:14  1.1.4322.1066  1,224,704  System.dll
   28-Jul-2004  13:05:36  1.1.4322.1066    241,664  System.Messaging.dll
   28-Jul-2004  13:05:38  1.1.4322.1066    323,584  System.Runtime.Remoting.dll
   28-Jul-2004  13:07:38  1.1.4322.1066    131,072  System.Runtime.Serialization.Formatters.Soap.dll
   28-Jul-2004  13:05:40  1.1.4322.1066  1,257,472  System.Web.dll
   28-Jul-2004  13:06:54  1.1.4322.1066    819,200  System.Web.Mobile.dll
   28-Jul-2004  13:07:12  1.1.4322.1066    569,344  System.Web.Services.dll
   28-Jul-2004  13:06:56  1.1.4322.1066  1,351,680  System.XML.dll
   03-Oct-2003  13:20:26                     2,119  UnInstallSqlStateTemplate.sql
   27-Jul-2004  23:20:34                    14,482  WebUIValidation.js

STATUS

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

MORE 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.

If your program uses the Windows Internet (WinInet) API, you can set the ProxySettingsPerUser registry subkey value under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Internet Settings\ registry hive to a value of zero. A value of zero lets you share Internet Explorer proxy settings across users in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry key.

If you use the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, the .NET Framework 1.1 does not examine the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry hive for the Internet Explorer proxy settings. Therefore, the .NET Framework 1.1 does not obtain the Internet Explorer proxy settings if the settings are specified under the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry hive. After you apply this software update, the Internet Explorer proxy settings can be read from the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE registry hive when you program by using the .NET Framework 1.1.

REFERENCES

For more information about proxy settings, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

218970 Proxy settings can be set only on a per-user basis

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/5/2006
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbRegistry kbUser kbsettings kbfix KB875500 kbAudDeveloper
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