Icons may be incorrectly displayed in Internet Explorer 6 (904367)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems
    • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
    • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

SYMPTOMS

When you use Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 to view icon (.ico) files, the icons may be incorrectly displayed.

Note The icons may be displayed as solid black.

CAUSE

This issue occurs if the icon images are not 32 BPP (bits per pixel). In this case, Internet Explorer 6 incorrectly decodes the .ico files.

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 Windows Server 2003 or Microsoft 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: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

No prerequisites are required.

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.Windows XP with Service Pack 1
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   21-Jul-2005  07:42  6.0.2800.1517   2,705,408  Mshtml.dll      
Windows XP with Service Pack 2
    Date        Time     Version       Size       File name
    ------------------------------------------------------------
    22-Jul-2005   02:46   6.0.2900.2724  3,016,704   Mshtml.dll

Windows Server 2003, x86 versions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   22-Jul-2005  17:24  6.0.3790.375    2,934,272  Mshtml.dll       
Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, x86-based versions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   22-Jul-2005  17:31  6.0.3790.2493   3,110,912  Mshtml.dll       
Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, Itanium-based versions
  Date         Time   Version            Size    File name        Platform
   --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   22-Jul-2005  05:33  6.0.3790.375    8,238,080  Mshtml.dll       IA-64
   22-Jul-2005  05:33  6.0.3790.375    2,934,272  Wmshtml.dll      x86
   22-Jul-2005  05:33  6.0.3790.2493   9,287,168  Mshtml.dll       IA-64
   22-Jul-2005  05:33  6.0.3790.2493   3,110,912  Wmshtml.dll      x86
   22-Jul-2005  05:33  5.2.3790.2493      74,752  Arpidfix.exe     IA-64
   
Windows Server 2003, x64-based versions
   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   22-Jul-2005  05:33  6.0.3790.2493   5,934,592  Mshtml.dll          
   

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

This hotfix is described in Microsoft security bulletin MS05-052.

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

896688 MS05-052: Cumulative security update for Internet Explorer

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:8/25/2006
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