Symptoms

Consider the following scenario:

  • You install Microsoft Input Method Editor (IME) for the Japanese language on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

  • You use Imjpuexc.exe to change the default IME dictionary to a custom dictionary.

  • You try to use Imjpuexc.exe to change the custom dictionary back to the default IME dictionary.

In this scenario, you cannot change the custom dictionary back to the default IME dictionary. Additionally, you receive an error message that resembles the following:

Error: SETCUSTOMDICTPATH: Invalid argument(s).

Notes:

  • To locate Imjpuexc.exe, type the following command at the command prompt and then press ENTER:

    %Systemroot%\System32\IME\IMEJP10

  • To obtain the path of the current dictionary, type the following command at the command prompt and then press ENTER:

    IMJPUEXC.EXE GETCUSTOMDICTPATH

  • To change the path of the current dictionary, type the following command at the command prompt and then press ENTER:

    IMJPUEXC.EXE SETCUSTOMDICTPATH "<the path of the custom dictionary (*.dic file) >"

Cause

This issue occurs because Imjpuexc.exe uses an incorrect function to check whether the dictionary file exists or not.

Resolution

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 the problem described in this article. 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

No prerequisites are required to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

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

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

File information

The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files.

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 file information notes

Important Windows 7 hotfixes and Windows Server 2008 R2 hotfixes are included in the same packages. However, hotfixes on the Hotfix Request page are listed under both operating systems. To request the hotfix package that applies to one or both operating systems, select the hotfix that is listed under "Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2" on the page. Always refer to the "Applies To" section in articles to determine the actual operating system that each hotfix applies to.

  • The MANIFEST files (.manifest) and the MUM files (.mum) that are installed for each environment are listed separately in the "Additional file information for Windows Server 2008 R2 and for Windows 7" section. MUM and MANIFEST files, and the associated security catalog (.cat) files, are extremely important to maintain the state of the updated components. The security catalog files, for which the attributes are not listed, are signed with a Microsoft digital signature.

For all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Imjpuexc.exe

10.1.7600.20766

105,984

28-Jul-2010

13:10

x86

For all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Imjpuexc.exe

10.1.7600.20766

141,312

28-Jul-2010

13:36

x64

Imjpuexc.exe

10.1.7600.20766

105,984

28-Jul-2010

13:10

x86

For all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2

File name

File version

File size

Date

Time

Platform

Imjpuexc.exe

10.1.7600.20766

287,232

28-Jul-2010

19:31

IA-64

Imjpuexc.exe

10.1.7600.20766

105,984

28-Jul-2010

13:10

x86

Workaround

To work around this issue, log off from the computer and then log on to the computer again.

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 about software update terminology, 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

Additional file information

Additional file information for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

Additional files for all supported x86-based versions of Windows 7

File name

Update.mum

File version

Not applicable

File size

1,640

Date (UTC)

28-Jul-2010

Time (UTC)

21:32

Platform

Not applicable

File name

X86_674f379d354f6f5b87685af73937f1ed_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20766_none_d558aeba36e44791.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

765

Date (UTC)

28-Jul-2010

Time (UTC)

21:32

Platform

Not applicable

File name

X86_microsoft-windows-d..andlinepropertytool_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20766_none_0bb3e7aafb3a6ec3.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,801

Date (UTC)

28-Jul-2010

Time (UTC)

14:09

Platform

Not applicable

Additional files for all supported x64-based versions of Windows 7 and of Windows Server 2008 R2

File name

Amd64_1230dd3343634b3895ca2963c2bbb652_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20766_none_0dcac3efebb3f52b.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

1,178

Date (UTC)

28-Jul-2010

Time (UTC)

21:32

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Amd64_microsoft-windows-d..andlinepropertytool_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20766_none_67d2832eb397dff9.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,805

Date (UTC)

28-Jul-2010

Time (UTC)

14:50

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Update.mum

File version

Not applicable

File size

1,650

Date (UTC)

28-Jul-2010

Time (UTC)

21:32

Platform

Not applicable

File name

X86_microsoft-windows-d..andlinepropertytool_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20766_none_0bb3e7aafb3a6ec3.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,801

Date (UTC)

28-Jul-2010

Time (UTC)

14:09

Platform

Not applicable

Additional files for all supported IA-64-based versions of Windows Server 2008 R2

File name

Ia64_73f74e5322d0fd4ab105f1a9d82ef676_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20766_none_2ceb1907479573c4.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

1,176

Date (UTC)

28-Jul-2010

Time (UTC)

21:32

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Ia64_microsoft-windows-d..andlinepropertytool_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20766_none_0bb58ba0fb3877bf.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,803

Date (UTC)

28-Jul-2010

Time (UTC)

20:05

Platform

Not applicable

File name

Update.mum

File version

Not applicable

File size

1,463

Date (UTC)

28-Jul-2010

Time (UTC)

21:32

Platform

Not applicable

File name

X86_microsoft-windows-d..andlinepropertytool_31bf3856ad364e35_6.1.7600.20766_none_0bb3e7aafb3a6ec3.manifest

File version

Not applicable

File size

2,801

Date (UTC)

28-Jul-2010

Time (UTC)

14:09

Platform

Not applicable

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