When you use Microsoft Internet Explorer or another program to perform a re-POST operation, only the header data is posted

When you use Microsoft Internet Explorer or another program to perform a re-POST operation, only the header data is posted.

This problem may occur if the XMLHTTP COM Object is used when you post the data or if the InternetWriteFile API is used when you post the data. A network error then forces the data to be posted again.

Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows XP with SP1 or on Windows 2000 with SP3

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

You must have Windows XP service pack 1 or Windows 2000 service pack 3 installed to apply this hotfix.

This hotfix is already included in Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1. But the hotfix must still be enabled as described in the "How to enable this hotfix" section.

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 item in Control Panel.

Internet Explorer 6.0 on 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

No prerequisites are required.

This hotfix is already included in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1. But the hotfix must still be enabled as described in the "How to enable this hotfix" section.

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 item in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003, Itanium-based versions

Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows XP with SP2

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

You must have Windows XP service pack 2 installed to apply this hotfix.

This hotfix is already included in Windows XP Service Pack 3. But the hotfix must still be enabled as described in the "How to enable this hotfix" section.

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 item in Control Panel.

Internet Explorer 7

This hotfix is included in Internet Explorer 7. However, the hotfix must still be enabled as described in the "How to enable this hotfix" section.

Internet Explorer 8

This hotfix is included in Internet Explorer 8. However, the hotfix must still be enabled as described in the "How to enable this hotfix" section. 

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 your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

After you install this hotfix, you must add the following entry to a registry subkey to enable the hotfix:

Name: *
Type: REG_DWORD
Value: 00000001

To add this registry value, follow these steps:

1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK.
2. Locate and then click one of the following subkeys in the registry. Use the appropriate subkey as specified by your policies for administrating client computers.
   
   
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
   HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
3. Click New on the Edit menu, and then click Key.
4. Type FEATURE_SKIP_POST_RETRY_ON_INTERNETWRITEFILE_KB895954 for the name of the subkey, and then press ENTER.
5. Click the FEATURE_SKIP_POST_RETRY_ON_INTERNETWRITEFILE_KB895954 subkey.
6. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
7. Type * for the DWORD name, and then press ENTER.
8. Right-click *, and then click Modify.
9. In the Value data box, type 00000001, and then click OK.
10. Quit Registry Editor.

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