Open Software Solutions

	On a computer that has Internet Explorer 7 installed, you apply the Internet Explorer Maintenance Group Policy settings to add a pop-up blocker exception site.
	In the Internet Options dialog box, you manually add a new pop-up blocker exception site.
	You reapply the Group Policy settings on the computer.

In this scenario, you the new pop-up blocker exception site that you manually added in the Internet Options dialog box is missing from this dialog box.

Note This problem does not occur on computers that have Internet Explorer 6 installed.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

Windows Vista

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. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows Vista service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released 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 Vista, x86-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Update.mum	Not Applicable	1,799	05-Nov-2007	19:15	Not Applicable
X86_300a828dfd8b826917a1b4be82770b25_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20715_none_be0acaa856752b1f.manifest	Not Applicable	707	05-Nov-2007	19:15	Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-ie-adminkitbranding_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20715_none_72edfc247377dc2a.manifest	Not Applicable	15,306	05-Nov-2007	19:15	Not Applicable
Iedkcs32.dll	17.0.6000.20715	388,096	03-Nov-2007	07:33	x86

Windows Server 2003

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. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows Server 2003 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows Server 2003 SP2 installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released 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 with Service Pack 2, x86-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Iedkcs32.dll	17.0.6000.20716	388,096	08-Nov-2007	18:09	x86

Windows XP

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. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows XP service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Customer Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support (http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support)

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

To apply this hotfix, you must have Windows XP SP2 installed on the computer.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other previously released 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 XP with Service Pack 2, x86-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Iedkcs32.dll	17.0.6000.20716	388,096	08-Nov-2007	16:49	x86

Post-installation information

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.

After you apply this hotfix on a 32-bit operating system, you must edit the registry to enable the hotfix. To do this, follow these steps:

1.	Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK. Note On a Windows Vista-based computer, click Start, 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 FEATURE_IEM_POPUP_BLOCKER_USER_ALLOW_KB944520, and then press ENTER.
5.	On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
6.	Type *, and then press ENTER.
7.	On the Edit menu, click Modify.
8.	In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
9.	Exit Registry Editor.

After you apply this hotfix on a 64-bit operating system, you must edit the registry to enable the hotfix. To do this, follow these steps:

1.	Click Start, click Run, type regedit, and then click OK. Note On a Windows Vista-based computer, click Start, type regedit in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
2.	Locate and then click the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
3.	On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.
4.	Type FEATURE_IEM_POPUP_BLOCKER_USER_ALLOW_KB944520, and then press ENTER.
5.	On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
6.	Type *, and then press ENTER.
7.	On the Edit menu, click Modify.
8.	In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
9.	Locate and then click the following registry subkey: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main\FeatureControl
10.	On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click Key.
11.	Type FEATURE_IEM_POPUP_BLOCKER_USER_ALLOW_KB944520, and then press ENTER.
12.	On the Edit menu, point to New, and then click DWORD Value.
13.	Type *, and then press ENTER.
14.	On the Edit menu, click Modify.
15.	In the Value data box, type 1, and then click OK.
16.	Exit Registry Editor.

STATUS

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

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to reproduce the problem

1.	In the Local Group Policy Editor, configure the Internet Explorer Maintenance Group Policy settings to add a pop-up blocker exception site and a trusted site.
2.	Refresh the Group Policy settings.
3.	Make sure that the trusted site and the pop-up blocker exception site have been added successfully.
4.	In the Internet Options dialog box, manually add a new trusted site and a new pop-up blocker exception site.
5.	Refresh the Group Policy settings. Notice that the new pop-up blocker exception site that you added in step 4 does not appear. However, the new trusted site that is added in step 4 appears as expected.

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APPLIES TO

	Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP
	Windows Internet Explorer 7 for Windows Server 2003
	Windows Internet Explorer 7 in Windows Vista

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