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Update for Windows XP (KB884883) 

Brief Description
When you work in a program that loads both version 5 and version 6 of the Comctl32.dll file in Microsoft Windows XP, the program may stop responding, and an access violation may occur in the Comctl32.dll file.

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Quick Details
File Name:WindowsXP-KB884883-v8-x86-ENU.exe
Version:884883
Knowledge Base (KB) Articles:KB884883
Date Published:6/17/2005
Language:English
Download Size:4.4 MB
Estimated Download Time: 11 min 56K

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Overview

When you work in a program that loads both version 5 and version 6 of the Comctl32.dll file in Microsoft Windows XP, the program may stop responding, and an access violation may occur in the Comctl32.dll file.
Note You may also see mixed window styles when you experience this problem. If a program selects Comctl32.dll version 6, the program may show a Windows XP style (Comctl32 version 6) window. However, if you experience this problem, the program may show both the Windows XP style and Windows Classic style (Comctl32 version 5) windows. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.

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System Requirements

  • Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP Service Pack 1; Windows XP Service Pack 2

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Instructions

This download is available to customers running genuine Microsoft Windows. Click the Continue button in the Validation Required section above to begin the short validation process. Once validated, you will be returned to this page with specific instructions for obtaining the download.

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