Open Software Solutions

Consider the following scenario:

•	On a Windows Vista-based computer, you have a shortcut for an executable application. The application uses a command-line parameter to open multiple files at the same time.
•	You drag multiple files onto the shortcut to start the application.
•	The list of files is passed to the application together with the command-line parameter.

In this scenario, the application does not start if the length of the combined paths of the files exceeds 160 characters (MAX_PATH).

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To avoid this problem, drag the files onto the application in Windows Explorer. Or, start the application, and open the desired files in the application. For example, drag the files into the application, or use the File menu to open the files.

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After you apply this hotfix, the limitation on the length of the combined paths is changed to 2,084 characters (INTERNET_MAX_URL_LENGTH).

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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 a previously released hotfix.

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, 32-bit versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Update.mum	Not Applicable	18,208	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20773_none_6a83da6d2e290c34.manifest	Not Applicable	903,353	15-Feb-2008	04:22	Not Applicable
X86_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22115_none_6cacf92f2b1d282d.manifest	Not Applicable	904,299	15-Feb-2008	04:26	Not Applicable
Shell32-ppdlic.xrm-ms	Not Applicable	3,150	15-Feb-2008	03:42	Not Applicable
Shell32.dll	6.0.6000.20773	11,319,808	15-Feb-2008	04:06	x86
Shell32.dll	6.0.6001.22115	11,580,928	15-Feb-2008	04:06	x86

Windows Vista, 64-bit versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Amd64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20773_none_c6a275f0e6867d6a.manifest	Not Applicable	905,287	15-Feb-2008	04:40	Not Applicable
Amd64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22115_none_c8cb94b2e37a9963.manifest	Not Applicable	906,231	15-Feb-2008	05:20	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_client_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	19,569	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_client_1~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,375	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_client~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,725	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,429	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,432	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,433	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_server~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,440	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_winpe_0~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	19,453	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_winpe~31bf3856ad364e35~amd64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,433	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Update.mum	Not Applicable	18,374	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Wow64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6000.20773_none_d0f720431ae73f65.manifest	Not Applicable	896,876	15-Feb-2008	04:18	Not Applicable
Wow64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22115_none_d3203f0517db5b5e.manifest	Not Applicable	899,202	15-Feb-2008	04:21	Not Applicable
Shell32-ppdlic.xrm-ms	Not Applicable	3,150	15-Feb-2008	04:02	Not Applicable
Shell32.dll	6.0.6000.20773	12,788,224	15-Feb-2008	04:23	x64
Shell32.dll	6.0.6001.22115	12,896,768	15-Feb-2008	04:58	x64
Shell32.dll	6.0.6000.20773	11,319,808	15-Feb-2008	04:06	x86
Shell32.dll	6.0.6001.22115	11,580,928	15-Feb-2008	04:06	x86

Windows Vista, Itanium-based versions

File name	File version	File size	Date	Time	Platform
Ia64_a3c659c1b653799822bb91b8b28444e9_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22115_none_7d7048a6e95a193f.manifest	Not Applicable	1,038	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Ia64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22115_none_6cae9d252b1b3129.manifest	Not Applicable	906,144	15-Feb-2008	04:59	Not Applicable
Package_1_for_kb947782~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	2,000	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_2_for_kb947782~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	2,000	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_sc_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,425	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_sc~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,426	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_server_0~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,429	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Package_for_kb947782_server~31bf3856ad364e35~ia64~~6.0.1.0.mum	Not Applicable	1,434	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Update.mum	Not Applicable	1,922	15-Feb-2008	19:54	Not Applicable
Wow64_microsoft-windows-shell32_31bf3856ad364e35_6.0.6001.22115_none_d3203f0517db5b5e.manifest	Not Applicable	899,202	15-Feb-2008	04:21	Not Applicable
Shell32.dll	6.0.6001.22115	19,074,048	15-Feb-2008	04:33	IA-64
Shell32.dll	6.0.6001.22115	11,580,928	15-Feb-2008	04:06	x86

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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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