FIX: The memory for an application increases for each file that you transfer when you transfer media from a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows XP to a portable device

When you use an application to transfer media from a computer that is running Windows Vista or Windows XP to a portable device, the memory for the application increases for each file that you transfer. The memory increase may cause the application to stop responding (hang) or to crash. This problem occurs when you transfer audio, video, or pictures.

This problem occurs because a memory leak occurs in a component that is used to transfer media to the portable device.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft. However, it is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

To resolve this problem, obtain the hotfix from the Microsoft Download Center.

Download information

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

Windows Vista, 32-bit versions (all languages)

Download the Windows6.0-KB944882-x86.msu package now. (http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/E/6/7E642FD6-E3CD-43F6-90A2-F001EA26C43D/Windows6.0-KB944882-x86.msu)

Windows Vista, 64-bit versions (all languages)

Download the Windows6.0-KB944882-x64.msu package now. (http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/E/6/7E642FD6-E3CD-43F6-90A2-F001EA26C43D/Windows6.0-KB944882-x64.msu)

Windows XP, x86-based versions

Download the WindowsMedia11-KB944882-x86-INTL.exe package now. (http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/1/0/81077dd1-8cb4-4093-9e09-bdc7c6278677/windowsmedia11-kb944882-x86-intl.exe)

Windows XP, x64-based versions

Download the WindowsMedia11-KB944882-x64-INTL.exe package now. (http://download.microsoft.com/download/8/1/0/81077dd1-8cb4-4093-9e09-bdc7c6278677/windowsmedia11-kb944882-x64-intl.exe)

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File information

The global 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 Vista

Windows XP

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

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