On a computer that is running Windows Internet Explorer 7, a relative URI such as "/X:/path/file.txt" in the context of an absolute file URI such as "file:///Y:/default.htm" will incorrectly resolve to the following:
file:///Y:/X:/path/file.txt
You expect the relative URI to resolve to the following:
file:///X:/path/file.txt
Windows Vista service pack information
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Vista. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
935791Â
(http://kbalertz.com/Feedback.aspx?kbNumber=935791/
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How to obtain the latest Windows Vista service pack
Windows Vista hotfix information
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.
If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.
Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must have Internet Explorer 7 installed.
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
Registry information
After you apply this hotfix, you must modify the registry according to the instructions in the "How to enable this hotfix" section.
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 item in Control Panel.
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| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|
| Update.mum | Not applicable | 2,023 | 25-Feb-2007 | 19:33 | Not applicable |
| X86_d77e4d322442e06c11024d66a3cbaf5d_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20544_none_39ab66e8b14b2ded.manifest | Not applicable | 724 | 25-Feb-2007 | 19:33 | Not applicable |
| X86_microsoft-windows-i..ersandsecurityzones_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20544_none_b35f33acf2ddd4fe.manifest | Not applicable | 282,794 | 25-Feb-2007 | 19:35 | Not applicable |
| Urlmon.dll | 7.0.6000.20544 | 1,153,024 | 24-Feb-2007 | 02:58 | x86 |
Windows Server 2003 hotfix information
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.
If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.
Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must have Internet Explorer 7 installed.
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
Registry information
After you apply this hotfix, you must modify the registry according to the instructions in the "How to enable this hotfix" section.
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 item in Control Panel.
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| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|
| Urlmon.dll | 7.0.6000.20544 | 1,153,024 | 10-Mar-2007 | 02:45 | x86 |
Windows XP hotfix information
A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.
If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.
Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.
Prerequisites
To apply this hotfix, you must have Internet Explorer 7 installed.
Restart requirement
You must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.
Registry information
After you apply this hotfix, you must modify the registry according to the instructions in the "How to enable this hotfix" section.
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 item in Control Panel.
Collapse this tableExpand this table
| File name | File version | File size | Date | Time | Platform |
|---|
| Urlmon.dll | 7.0.6000.20544 | 1,153,024 | 01-Mar-2007 | 04:27 | x86 |
How to enable this hotfix
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 the operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.
- Click Start, click Run, type Regedit, and then click OK.
- Locate and then click one of the following registry subkeys, depending on whether you want to enable the hotfix for all users or for only the current user.
All usersHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
Current user onlyHKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
- On the Edit menu, click New, and then click Key.
- Type FEATURE_IGNORE_LEADING_FILE_SEPARATOR_IN_URI_KB933105, and then press ENTER.
- Right-click FEATURE_IGNORE_LEADING_FILE_SEPARATOR_IN_URI_KB933105, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
- Type IExplore.exe, and then press ENTER.
- Right-click IExplore.exe, and then click Modify.
- Type 1 in the Value data box, and then click OK.
- Exit Registry Editor.
- Restart the computer.