You cannot use Internet Explorer 6 to open a PNG file that contains one or more zero-length IDAT chunks (897242)

RESOLUTION

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 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.

Prerequisites

You must have Internet Explorer 6 or Internet Explorer 6 SP1 installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This 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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20-Apr-2005  21:11   6.0.2800.1504     38,912   Pngfilt.dll

Hotfix installation instructions

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.After you apply this hotfix, follow these steps to add the new FEATURE_IGNORE_EMPTY_IDAT_CHUNKS_KB897242 subkey to the registry:

1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
2. In the left pane, expand HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, expand SOFTWARE, expand Microsoft, expand Internet Explorer, expand Main, and then expand FeatureControl.
3. In the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.
4. Type FEATURE_IGNORE_EMPTY_IDAT_CHUNKS_KB897242 to name the new key.
5. Click FEATURE_IGNORE_EMPTY_IDAT_CHUNKS_KB897242, point to New in the Edit menu, and then click DWORD Value.
6. Type iexplore.exe to name the new value.
7. Right-click iexplore.exe, and then click Modify.
8. In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
9. Point to New in the Edit menu, and then click DWORD Value.
10. Type explorer.exe to name the new value.
11. Right-click explorer.exe, and then click Modify.
12. In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
13. Quit Registry Editor.