Error is an Internet Explorer dialog box with the message "This page
has an potential security flaw. Do you want to continue?" and a
"Continue" or "Cancel" button.
This is a Windows XP SP2 machine that was just patched with the August
2006 updates.
In my case, the problem did not occur when I "navigated" to the folder but
ONLY when I used a "shortcut" to get there. When MS called with the
resolution, I asked if this had anything to do with the internals of how the
OS handles the Content.IE5 folders (and we all know what a pain in the "A"
Microsoft has made of their OSes as far as accessing those folders!). The
tech confirmed that this is the case.
IMHO, the ultimate solution is for MS to begin treating these folders like
all other folders (i.e., via "standard security mechanisms"), but that is too
easy! After all, MS knows what is good for me and I just have to believe
them. (My apologies for the sarcasm if anyone finds it offensive.)
At any rate, the solution they provided simply turns off messages from being
issued to the user for the specific security zone involved.
My case number is/was SRX060809600084 if anyone wants to ask for the
solution. I personally am hesitant to pass it along for three reasons:
1) The solution only masks the problem of the patch being buggy
2) MS has caused this problem because they insist they know better than I do
as far as what is good for me, how my system should be administered, and what
I should be allowed to access (almost as if it were THEIR system!)
3) I am not entirely pleased with the solution (although it certainly
provides relief from the messagebox popping up) and do not particularly
recommend it because I am not certain that it will not negate the value of
the patch itself.
The MS tech indicated that the patch also made changes to shell32.dll and
assured me that those changes would "protect me". I guess I have chosen to
believe him, but I cannot recommend others have the same level of confidence
that I do.
I hope this helps.
"VicMax" <Vic...@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:10A70ED7-CBAD-48FC...@microsoft.com...
Yes, I am sure. KB921398 / MS06-045. Remove the update and the problem
goes away; reapply it and it comes back. As far as I can tell, it is only
when you use shortcuts to access the subfolders of ("under") the TIF folder.
That includes the Content.IE5 folder, all the "alpha-numeric" folders, and
the OLK2 folder.
You can wait if you like -- I sure won't tell you how to administer your
system (just as I wish MS wouldn't insist on administering mine!).
You can get the fix I received from MS support -- it's a "free support"
call. Refer them to SRX060809600084. (It'll probably save you some time.)
I elected to go with this solution because my system is pretty much locked
down and I do not browse "dangerously". You may not make the same choice --
that is up to you.
As before, "I hope this helps".
*TimDaniels*