A rectangle that you draw by using the ExtTexOut function is not displayed after you copy it to a program that uses the Windows metafile format in Windows Server 2003, in Windows XP, and in Windows 2000 (884865)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional

SYMPTOMS

When you try to copy an enhanced metafile (EMF) image into a document in a program that uses the Windows metafile (WMF) format, the image may not be copied into the document. You experience this symptom if the following conditions are true:
  • You run a custom program that uses the ExtTextOut function on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based, Windows XP-based, or Windows 2000-based computer.
  • You use the ExtTextOut function to draw a rectangle.
  • You copy the EMF image from the custom program and paste it into a document in a program that uses the WMF format, such as Microsoft Word 2000 or Microsoft Paint.

CAUSE

This problem occurs if the following conditions are true:
  • The security update that is described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011 is installed on your computer. For more information about this security update, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

    http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-011.mspx

  • You use the ExtTextOut function with an empty string to draw the rectangle.
The security update that is described in Microsoft Security Bulletin MS04-011 enforces more stringent checks on the validation of metafiles and of the records that they contain.

RESOLUTION

Windows Server 2003

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 Windows Server 2003 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.PrerequisitesNo prerequisites are required.Restart requirementYou must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.File information 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.

Windows Server 2003, 32-bit editions
Date         Time   Version       Size    File name
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05-Oct-2004  21:14  5.2.3790.220  38,400  Mf3216.dll
Windows Server 2003, 64-bit editions
Date         Time   Version       Size     File name    Platform
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05-Oct-2004  22:09  5.2.3790.220  121,344  Mf3216.dll   IA-64
05-Oct-2004  22:14  5.2.3790.220   38,400  Wmf3216.dll  x86

Windows XP

Service Pack information

To resolve this problem, install the latest Windows XP service pack. For additional information about how to obtain the latest service pack for Windows XP, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322389 How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack

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 Windows XP 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.PrerequisitesNo prerequisites are required.Restart requirementYou must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.File information 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.

Windows XP, 32-bit editions
Date         Time   Version        Size     File name
-----------------------------------------------------
07-Oct-2004  01:44  5.1.2600.1592  267,776  Gdi32.dll        
07-Oct-2004  01:44  5.1.2600.1596   36,864  Mf3216.dll
Windows XP, 64-bit edition
Date         Time   Version        Size     File name    Platform
-----------------------------------------------------------------
07-Oct-2004  02:40  5.1.2600.1592  885,248  Gdi32.dll    IA-64
07-Oct-2004  02:40  5.1.2600.1596  128,512  Mf3216.dll   IA-64
07-Oct-2004  02:44  5.1.2600.1592  237,568  Wgdi32.dll     x86
07-Oct-2004  02:44  5.1.2600.1596   36,864  Wmf3216.dll    x86

Windows 2000

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 Windows 2000 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.PrerequisitesThis hotfix requires Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 (SP4).Restart requirementYou must restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.File information 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. 
Date         Time   Version        Size     File name
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29-Aug-2004  05:49  5.0.2195.6972  231,696  Gdi32.dll        
29-Aug-2004  05:49  5.0.2195.6972   37,136  Mf3216.dll

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information about the MS04-011: Security Update for Microsoft Windows, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

835732 MS04-011: Security Update for Microsoft Windows

For additional information about the ExtTextOut function, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/library/en-us/gdi/fontext_2ks4.asp

For additional 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:6/1/2006
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