Open Software Solutions

Consider the following scenario:

• On a computer that has the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed, you start an unmanaged application that contains an Edit field. For example, the unmanaged application contains a TextBox control.
• You set a specific Input Method Editor (IME) mode for the Edit field.
• You open a .NET Framework 2.0-based Windows Form that is hosted by the unmanaged application.
• You close the Windows Form by clicking a button on the Windows Form.

In this scenario, when you return to the Edit field, the specific IME mode that you set may disappear.

Note If the focus is on the Edit field in which the IME mode is enabled when you close the Windows Form, this problem does not occur.

This problem occurs because of a regression in the .NET Framework 2.0 SP1.

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. This hotfix may 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.

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:

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

You must have the .NET Framework 2.0 SP1 installed to apply this hotfix.

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 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 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003, x86

Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Server 2003, x64

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

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