FIX: A new window always opens when you click a link that has a specified target in a WebBrowser control-based application that is hosted in Internet Explorer 6 (906473)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer (Programming) 6 (SP1)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer (Programming) 6.0, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition
Important This article contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure to back up the registry before you modify it. Make sure that you know how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up, restore, and modify the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows registry

SYMPTOMS

A WebBrowser control-based application that is hosted in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 contains a link that has a specified target. When you click this link, a new window always opens even if the target window is already open. This problem only occurs if one of the following conditions is true:
  • Internet Explorer 6 is the shell for the operating system.
  • Internet Explorer 6 is the startup program in a Terminal Services session.

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 Microsoft Windows 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.

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.Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1
   Date         Time   Version        Size       File name
   ---------------------------------------------------------   
   06-Sep-2005  22:18  6.0.2800.1740  1,338,880  Shdocvw.dll
Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows Server 2003
   Date         Time   Version        Size       File name
   ---------------------------------------------------------
   07-Sep-2005  02:22  6.0.3790.2524  1,503,744  Shdocvw.dll
Internet Explorer 6 for Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
   Date         Time   Version        Size       File name
   ---------------------------------------------------------
   07-Sep-2005  02:08  6.0.2900.2754  1,485,824  Shdocvw.dll

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a bug 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.

To enable this hotfix, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, click Run, type Regedit, and then click OK.
  2. Locate and then click the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\ Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\

  3. If the FEATURE_WEBOC_GLOBAL_WINLIST key does not exist in the FeatureControl key, right-click FeatureControl, point to New, and then click Key.

    If the FEATURE_WEBOC_GLOBAL_WINLIST key does exist in the FeatureControl key, click FEATURE_WEBOC_GLOBAL_WINLIST, and then go to step 5.
  4. Type FEATURE_WEBOC_GLOBAL_WINLIST, and then press ENTER.
  5. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
  6. Type <appname>.exe, and then press ENTER.
  7. Right-click <appname>.exe, and then click Modify.
  8. In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
  9. Locate and then click the following registry key:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl\

  10. If the FEATURE_SHELLWINDOWSWITHOUTEXPLORER key does not exist in the FeatureControl key, right-click FeatureControl, point to New, and then click Key.

    If the FEATURE_SHELLWINDOWSWITHOUTEXPLORER key does exist in the FeatureControl key, click FEATURE_SHELLWINDOWSWITHOUTEXPLORER, and then go to step 12.
  11. Type FEATURE_SHELLWINDOWSWITHOUTEXPLORER, and then press ENTER.
  12. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
  13. Type iexplore.exe, and then press ENTER.
  14. Right-click iexplore.exe, and then click Modify.
  15. In the Value data box, type 0, and then click OK.
  16. To quit Registry Editor, click Exit on the File menu.
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:7/26/2006
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