Article ID: 834943 - Last Review: August 19, 2004 - Revision: 2.0

MUI functionality in Outlook Express 6.0 SP1 is affected by the MS03-014 cumulative update for Outlook Express

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256986  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/256986/ ) Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
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SYMPTOMS

When you install a localized Multi User Interface (MUI), the menus in Outlook Express 6.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1) continue to appear in English. This problem occurs after you apply the MS03-014 cumulative update for Outlook Express.
330994  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330994/ ) MS03-014: April, 2003, cumulative patch for Outlook Express
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CAUSE

Thsi problem is caused because a value is missing in the registry that causes a version comparison to fail. This prevents the localized resource files (MLLoadLibrary) from loading.
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RESOLUTION

Warning If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To resolve this problem, follow these steps:
  1. Start Registry Editor.
  2. Locate, and then click the following key in the registry:
    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\International
  3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click String Value. Modify the values as follows:
    • Value name: msimn.exe
    • Data type: REG_SZ
    • String: 6.0.2600.0-6.0.9999.9999
  4. Quit Registry Editor.
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STATUS

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

For additional information about the update that causes this problem, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
330994  (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/330994/ ) MS03-014: April, 2003, cumulative patch for Outlook Express
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APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition SP1
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP1
  • Microsoft Outlook Express 6.0
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