HHCTRL.textpopup no longer works in HTMLHelp after MS05-052

[Guest]

The update in KB896688 (MS05-052) changes the behavior of HTML Help. After
installing the update, our custom HTML Help files cannot use the
hhctrl.TextPopup function anymore.

Here is sample code:
<a class=popupspot href="JavaScript:hhctrl.TextPopup('text to
popup','Arial,10',10,10,00000000,0xffffff)">link text</a>

So, I found this article:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;909738

Which says:
To resolve this issue, recompile the ActiveX control. Then, mark the control
as safe for scripting and safe for initialization when the control is run in
the context of an Internet browser.

Now, I cannot recompile the hhctrl.ocx file, as that is provided my
Microsoft. Are there plans for Microsoft to recompile this file to comply
with its own security patch? I have scoured MS's site and have found nothing
except an older version.

Thank you.

 

[Roger Abell [MVP]]

What OS and IE?
On this XP Pro (up to date) 5.2.3790.2453 is the version
of the in use hhctrl.ocx
Most of the info on these links seems older, but it might apply
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/d...tmlhelp/html/hwmicrosofthtmlhelpdownloads.asp

http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?qu=hhctrl