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Consider the following scenario. A 16-bit application is running on a Windows Vista-based computer. This 16-bit application passes command-line parameters to another application. For example, the 16-bit application calls the ShellExecute function to start another application. Meanwhile, the 16-bit application passes command-line parameters to the newly started application.

In this scenario, the second application starts. However, the second application does not receive the command-line parameters. Therefore, the second application may not work as expected.

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This problem occurs because a buffer that is allocated for command-line parameters is not large enough.

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Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now 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 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem, submit a request to Microsoft Online Customer Services to obtain the hotfix. To submit an online request to obtain the hotfix, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Note If additional issues occur or 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. To create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You must 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 Vista, x86-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Update.mum	Not Applicable	1,786	07-Mar-2007	21:41	Not Applicable
X86_03e8aeb5d33312b5b919388a92c66f0a_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20551_none_cad4ce47b0a4e01c.manifest	Not Applicable	702	07-Mar-2007	21:41	Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-ntvdm-system32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20551_none_fc7bc4218eac9133.manifest	Not Applicable	151,801	07-Mar-2007	21:43	Not Applicable
Ansi.sys	Not Applicable	9,029	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Append.exe	Not Applicable	12,498	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Autoexec.bat	Not Applicable	24	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Autoexec.nt	Not Applicable	1,688	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Bios1.rom	Not Applicable	28,420	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Bios4.rom	Not Applicable	8,191	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Comm.drv	3.10.0.103	10,544	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Command.com	Not Applicable	50,648	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Commdlg.dll	3.10.0.103	32,816	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Config.nt	Not Applicable	2,577	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Config.sys	Not Applicable	10	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Country.sys	Not Applicable	27,097	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Csrstub.exe	6.0.6000.20551	46,080	07-Mar-2007	01:47	x86
Ctl3dv2.dll	2.99.0.0	27,200	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Ddeml.dll	3.50.0.103	39,424	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Debug.exe	Not Applicable	20,634	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Dosx.exe	Not Applicable	53,536	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Drwatson.exe	3.10.0.103	28,112	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Edit.com	Not Applicable	69,886	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Edit.hlp	Not Applicable	10,790	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Edlin.exe	Not Applicable	12,642	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Ega.cpi	Not Applicable	127,213	07-Jan-2007	05:35	Not Applicable
Exe2bin.exe	Not Applicable	8,424	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Fastopen.exe	Not Applicable	882	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Gdi.exe	3.10.0.103	24,576	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Graftabl.com	6.0.6000.20551	56,320	07-Mar-2007	01:47	Not Applicable
Graphics.com	Not Applicable	19,694	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Graphics.pro	Not Applicable	21,232	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Himem.sys	Not Applicable	4,768	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Kb16.com	Not Applicable	14,710	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Key01.sys	Not Applicable	42,809	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Keyboard.drv	3.10.0.103	2,000	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Keyboard.sys	Not Applicable	42,537	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Krnl386.exe	3.10.0.103	92,320	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Lanman.drv	2.10.0.1	221,600	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Loadfix.com	Not Applicable	1,131	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Lzexpand.dll	3.10.0.103	9,936	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Mem.exe	Not Applicable	39,274	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Mmsystem.dll	3.10.0.103	68,992	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Mmtask.tsk	3.10.0.103	1,152	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Mouse.drv	3.10.0.103	2,032	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Mscdexnt.exe	Not Applicable	718	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Netapi.dll	3.11.0.300	108,464	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Nlsfunc.exe	Not Applicable	7,052	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Ntdos.sys	Not Applicable	27,866	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Ntdos404.sys	Not Applicable	29,146	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Ntdos411.sys	Not Applicable	29,370	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Ntdos412.sys	Not Applicable	29,274	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Ntdos804.sys	Not Applicable	29,146	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Ntio.sys	Not Applicable	33,952	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Ntio404.sys	Not Applicable	34,672	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Ntio411.sys	Not Applicable	35,776	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Ntio412.sys	Not Applicable	35,536	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Ntio804.sys	Not Applicable	34,672	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Ntvdm.exe	6.0.6000.20551	520,192	07-Mar-2007	01:47	x86
Ntvdmd.dll	6.0.6000.20551	14,848	07-Mar-2007	02:53	x86
Olecli.dll	1.32.0.0	82,944	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Olesvr.dll	1.11.0.0	24,064	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Pmspl.dll	2.10.0.1	46,592	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Redir.exe	Not Applicable	2,842	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Setver.exe	Not Applicable	11,753	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Share.exe	Not Applicable	882	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Shell.dll	3.10.0.103	5,120	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Sound.drv	3.10.0.103	1,744	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Sysedit.exe	3.10.0.103	18,896	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
System.drv	3.10.0.103	3,360	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
Timer.drv	3.10.0.103	4,048	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Toolhelp.dll	3.10.0.103	13,888	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
User.exe	3.10.0.103	47,840	07-Mar-2007	00:17	Not Applicable
V7vga.rom	Not Applicable	18,832	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Vdmredir.dll	6.0.6000.20551	41,984	07-Mar-2007	02:53	x86
Ver.dll	3.10.0.103	9,008	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Vga.drv	3.10.0.103	2,176	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Wfwnet.drv	3.10.0.103	12,704	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Wifeman.dll	3.10.0.103	9,216	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Win.com	6.0.6000.20551	6,656	07-Mar-2007	01:47	Not Applicable
Win87em.dll	Not Applicable	13,312	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Winhelp.exe	3.10.0.425	256,192	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable
Winnls.dll	3.10.0.103	5,120	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Winoldap.mod	3.10.0.103	2,080	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Winsock.dll	3.10.0.103	2,864	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Winspool.exe	3.10.0.103	2,112	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Wow32.dll	6.0.6000.20551	273,920	07-Mar-2007	02:54	x86
Wowdeb.exe	3.10.0.103	2,864	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
Wowexec.exe	3.10.0.103	8,960	07-Mar-2007	00:18	Not Applicable
_default.pif	Not Applicable	707	07-Jan-2007	05:44	Not Applicable

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

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For more information about the ShellExecute function, visit the following Microsoft TechNet Web site:

For more information about the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

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