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Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:

  • In Internet Explorer 7, you type a URL or click a link to download a file from a Web server.

  • The file name contains a space character.

However, when the File Download dialog box appears, the space character is replaced with an underscore in the Name field.

For example, you type http://URL/My file.txt in the address bar of Internet Explorer 7 to download a file that is named "My file.txt." However, when the File Download dialog box appears, the file name has changed to "My_file.txt."

Resolution

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.

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, submit a request to 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 website:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote 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 Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information


This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information


To enable this hotfix, follow these steps.

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322756 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then press ENTER.

  2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl

  3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.

  4. Type the following key name, and then press ENTER:

    FEATURE_PRESERVE_SPACES_IN_FILENAMES_KB952730

  5. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.

  6. Type iexplore.exe, and then press ENTER.

  7. On the Edit menu, click Modify.

  8. Type 1, and then click OK.

  9. Exit Registry Editor.

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 XP with SP2, x86-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Wininet.dll

7.0.6000.20833

827,904

19-May-2008

04:45

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:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote 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 Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information


This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information


To enable this hotfix, follow these steps.

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322756 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  1. Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then press ENTER.

  2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl

  3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.

  4. Type the following key name, and then press ENTER:

    FEATURE_PRESERVE_SPACES_IN_FILENAMES_KB952730

  5. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.

  6. Type iexplore.exe, and then press ENTER.

  7. On the Edit menu, click Modify.

  8. Type 1, and then click OK.

  9. Exit Registry Editor.

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 with SP2, x86-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Wininet.dll

7.0.6000.20833

827,904

19-May-2008

18:55

x86


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:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote 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 Windows Vista or Windows Vista Service Pack 1 installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information


This hotfix does not replace any other previously released hotfixes.

Registry information


To enable this hotfix, follow these steps.

Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

322756 How to back up and restore the registry in Windows

  1. Click Start the Start button , type regedit in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.

  2. Locate and then click the following registry subkey:

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl

  3. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.

  4. Type the following key name, and then press ENTER:

    FEATURE_PRESERVE_SPACES_IN_FILENAMES_KB952730

  5. On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.

  6. Type iexplore.exe, and then press ENTER.

  7. On the Edit menu, click Modify.

  8. Type 1, and then click OK.

  9. Exit Registry Editor.

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 Vista, x86-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Package_1_for_kb952730~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,811

13-May-2008

23:50

Not Applicable

Package_2_for_kb952730~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,806

13-May-2008

23:50

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb952730_client_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,425

13-May-2008

23:50

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb952730_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,430

13-May-2008

23:50

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb952730_winpe_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,419

13-May-2008

23:50

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb952730_winpe~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.1.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,423

13-May-2008

23:50

Not Applicable

Update.mum

Not Applicable

1,914

13-May-2008

23:50

Not Applicable

X86_35380b88b0289eccca95243316a2c116_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20833_none_93d051594ea05023.manifest

Not Applicable

726

13-May-2008

23:50

Not Applicable

X86_microsoft-windows-i..tocolimplementation_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20833_none_006ee4a2bddfbdbe.manifest

Not Applicable

52,888

13-May-2008

03:48

Not Applicable

Jsproxy.dll

7.0.6000.20833

27,648

13-May-2008

03:15

x86

Wininet.dll

7.0.6000.20833

827,904

13-May-2008

03:18

x86

Wininetplugin.dll

1.0.0.1

64,512

13-May-2008

03:18

x86


Windows Vista with SP1, x86-based versions

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Package_1_for_kb952730~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.2.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,806

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

Package_2_for_kb952730~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.2.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,973

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

Package_3_for_kb952730~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.2.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,811

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

Package_4_for_kb952730~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.2.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,811

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb952730_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.2.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,367

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb952730_client~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.2.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,431

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb952730_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.2.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,421

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb952730_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.2.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,423

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb952730_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.2.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,425

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb952730_server~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.2.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,431

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb952730_winpesrv_0~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.2.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,422

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

Package_for_kb952730_winpesrv~31bf3856ad364e35~x86~~6.0.2.0.mum

Not Applicable

1,429

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

Update.mum

Not Applicable

3,077

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

X86_8779340ecf8440a7c9aba06f0f15f20d_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22178_none_94f7e572ea212d3a.manifest

Not Applicable

726

14-May-2008

23:24

Not Applicable

X86_microsoft-windows-i..tocolimplementation_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22178_none_022ee324bb223fff.manifest

Not Applicable

52,888

14-May-2008

05:54

Not Applicable

Jsproxy.dll

7.0.6001.22178

28,160

14-May-2008

05:17

x86

Wininet.dll

7.0.6001.22178

827,904

14-May-2008

05:21

x86

Wininetplugin.dll

1.0.0.1

64,512

14-May-2008

05:21

x86

Status

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

More Information

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

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