Please note that for Microsoft Commerce Server 2002 and Commerce Server 2007, KB article 932395 has been updated. This article outlines how to update these Microsoft products to meet the updated time zone changes (including the changes to observation of DST in New Zealand) as outlined in KB 933360...

Executive Summary: Applications using historical data from 2006 (or any previous years) can have invalid results. Microsoft is currently working to provide support for vendors and software developers for their applications, if the application does not provide historical DST start and end-date tables...

Q: SBS 2003 w Exchange 2003 SP2, patched with KB 931836 and KB 926666, then rebooted: OWA clients see DST rules in TZ picker in both basic and premier client modes. I expect them to see new Pacific TZ in picker but they see DST 2006 version, Pacific + Tijuana . What is wrong? A: This behavior can occur...

Q: So what relationship does this hot fix kb 932962 have to this kb 926666 in terms of CDO? What’s the difference? Also, what order does KB 932962 have to be deployed in as relates to OS DST KB 926666? A: kb 932962 is the Outlook (client) version. kb 926666 is the Exchange (server) version. There is...

Q: Microsoft SQL server 2000/2003 DST- If you are not using the Notification Service, do I need to worry about anything else except the OS patch? A: No. OS patch only.

Q: Hi, thanks for ignoring my question. Please tell me *why* I should patch SharePoint if I have no public calendars or exchange public folder linkages. I have seen no rationale for patching on any of the sites. A: In this case, SharePoint servers only need the underlying OS updates – see Windows Server...

Q: What is the DST solution for VC++ 6.0 app using _timezone variable? Are we going to gat a patch from you? or we have to make code changes? also how will we test before/after scenarios? A: Sorry, VC++ 6.0 is unsupported and will not have a patch. You should be able to test scenarios in a closed lab...

Q: Is there a definitive list for DST updates with regard to Windows Small Business Server 2003 SBS2003? A: The best resource for this is gong to be at http://www.microsoft.com/dst2007 . See also http://blogs.msdn.com/mthree/archive/2007/01/25/daylight-saving-time-dst-impacts-on-windows-small-business...

Q: what about SBS 2000: does http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931836 apply or is that a manual process as it is with Exchange 2000? A: There is a CDO patch available for Exchange 2000, which will apply to SBS 2000, but it's not freely available (you have to purchase that). Otherwise, for mailboxes you...

Q: With SBS 2003 does exchange need to be at SP2 before applying the DST update? A: Yes, you could apply SP2 before applying KB 926666. But there is an Exchange 2003 SP1 version of the update that you can apply without applying SP2 first. That KB is http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931978 .

Q: I need a fundamental reason "Why should I patch my Sharepoint boxes" when all I am running is WSS 2.0 (with some fairly weird/unsupported hotfixes) and I have no sites that are running Exchange Public Folder linkages. A: Microsoft has released an update for Windows SharePoint Services. This update...

Q: I noticed in a Microsoft article that Windows Mobile and Windows CE need to be updated as well. Which patch(s) are necessary for those? A: The Windows Mobile patches for Windows Mobile 5 and 2003 devices are available now at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile . Updates for WindowsCE may being...

Q: Is there an update required for MAC OS X? I know this chat room is only for Microsoft product but appreciate any help. A: For more information on impacted Microsoft products for the Mac OS such as Entourage, please see http://blogs.msdn.com/mthree/archive/2007/01/13/your-questions-what-about-mac-office...

Q: I am not using SQL Server Notification Service for SQL 2005,But as per your article 931815 I need to install DST patch.What would be my NSMainDatabase value? A: If you are not using Notification Services, SQL is not otherwise affected by DST. However, you still need to apply the 931836 update to the...

Q: Our VC++ studio 6.0 application uses _timezone variable. Where does it get that value from? From the system clock or msvcrt.dll? A: Environment variables are provided by the parent process, which includes system-wide settings. Also, a process can change its own environment block using the following...

Q: I was under the impression that there would be a DST 2007 update for Microsoft CRM that would come out on 2/28/07.Are there any updates? A: Yes, the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Time Zone Data Updates (KB 925874) and Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Update Time Zones Wizard (KB 932984) have been released...

Q: OK...So if I just rebase meetings manually would it be just be that Outlook Webacess that would not be fixed? A: OWA is just one part that will be broken. Third party apps such as RIM/Blackberry will also not function.

Q: Do I need a patch for Dynamics CRM or will patching Exchange/Outlook be adequate? A: Yes. For Windows CRM 3.0, the DST remediation involves a both CRM hotfix + the Windows hotfix ( http://support.microsoft.com/kb/931836 ). This CRM article – http://support.microsoft.com/kb/925874 – is the public...

Q: Bob [234] Do I have to follow the same steps in Exchange, SQL and share point to get the DST taken care of? A: each product has its own prescriptive steps for DST mitigation. Please review each product DST KB for detailed information.

Q: is another windows mobile patch to be released on feb 28th is this true? A: What is on http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/daylightsaving/daylightdownload.mspx is the official status. A new update was provided on 3/04/07. For Windows Mobile users who connect to a PC ...

Q: The Windows mobile website has a Desktop installer to install via active sync it contains two cabs. one for PocketPC and one for Smartphone. Does the PocketPC patch cover both PocketPC 2003 and windows mobile 5? A: There are 2 different cab files for PocketPC, one for 2003, and another for 5.0.

Q: Are there any issues related to applications written in Visual Basic 6.0 and the Daylight Savings Time Change for 2007? A: Visual Studio and Daylight Saving Time Change information can be found at: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/vstudio/bb264729.aspx

Q: I have a client that is believe it or not still using NT4 and exchange 5.5 and of course refuses to migrate to current technology. Besides all manual time adjustments are there any options for this unsupported technology they refuse to leave? A: Windows NT 4.0 is no longer a supported product, as...

Q: Do I need CDO patch for Exchange 5.5 if I decide to run outlook tool from client A: Exchange Server 5.5 is no longer a supported product, as described at http://support.microsoft.com /lifecycle/?p1=1776 . Microsoft’s Lifecycle policy can be found at http://support.microsoft.com /lifecycle/?LN=en-us&x...

Q: We have exchange 5.5 on 2000 and user are running outlook 2003 with XP system. Can i just change time manually on 2000 exchange sever and install KB931836 patch on client and ask them to run outlook tool for updating their calendar. That all I have to do? A: You can use the manual steps in KB914387...