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The Japanese version of the IME remains in Kana mode after you enter text in Windows XPArticle ID: 867554 - View products that this article applies to. On This PageSYMPTOMSOn a computer that is running Microsoft Windows XP, you use the Japanese version of the Input Method Editor (IME). You turn on Kana mode to enter text from a specific character set. However, the IME does not return to normal mode after you enter the text. RESOLUTIONService pack informationTo resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows XP. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:322389
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322389/
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How to obtain the latest Windows XP service pack
Hotfix informationA 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: http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support 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.
(http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)
PrerequisitesTo apply this hotfix, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed.Restart requirementYou must restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.Hotfix replacement informationThis hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.File informationThe 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.Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), 32-bit versionsCollapse this table
Windows XP with Service Pack 1 (SP1), 32-bit versionsCollapse this table
Windows XP, x64-based versionsCollapse this table
STATUSMicrosoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section. This problem was first corrected in Windows XP Service Pack 2. MORE INFORMATIONFor more information about the terms that are used to describe software updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 824684
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824684/
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Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updatesPropertiesArticle ID: 867554 - Last Review: October 9, 2011 - Revision: 2.0
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