Microsoft KB Archive/240743

= OL97: Entering a Past Date May Result in a Date in Next Century =

Article ID: 240743

Article Last Modified on 8/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook 97 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q240743



SYMPTOMS
When you type a date that is past, in the current year, in a Calendar or Task item, the year advances by one century.



RESOLUTION
Install Microsoft Office 97 Service Release 2 (SR-2).



MORE INFORMATION
You can obtain additional details and download Office 97 SR-2 from the following location:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=BEFD7842-602E-42B0-89D2-6BE39F1167C1

NOTE: Office 97 SR-1 must be installed before you can install Office 97 SR-2.

Steps to Reproduce Problem

 * 1) Open a new Outlook Appointment item.
 * 2) In the Start Time box, type a past date in the current year, and then press ENTER. For example, if today is Monday 8/30/99, type 7/30/99.
 * 3) Click Start Time to display the calendar.

RESULTS

The date selected is in the next century, or July 30, 2099, using the example.

