Microsoft KB Archive/916452

= A hotfix is available to change the &quot;Time Zone&quot; setting to &quot;(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)&quot; on Windows Server 2003-based and Windows XP-based computers =

Article ID: 916452

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2007

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APPLIES TO

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP1, when used with:  Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)</li></ul>

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)</li></ul>

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition</li></ul>

 Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition</li></ul> </li> Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems</li> Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems</li> Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)</li> Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)</li> Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition</li> Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition</li> Microsoft Windows XP Professional, when used with:  <li>Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition</li></ul>

<ul> <li>Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition</li></ul>

<ul> <li>Microsoft Windows XP Professional</li></ul> </li> <li>Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1, when used with: <ul> <li>Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition</li></ul>

<ul> <li>Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition</li></ul>

<ul> <li>Microsoft Windows XP Professional</li></ul> </li> <li>Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition</li> <li>Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition</li> <li>Microsoft Windows XP Professional</li></ul>

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Important This article contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure to back up the registry before you modify it. Make sure that you know how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up, restore, and modify the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows registry

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INTRODUCTION
This article describes a hotfix that you can use to change the Time Zone setting on Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based and Microsoft Windows XP-based computers in an organization.

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MORE INFORMATION
Sometimes, you may want to change the Time Zone setting on many computers at the same time. This hotfix lets you change the Time Zone setting on a computer to the (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada) time zone.

After you install this hotfix, the following registry subkey is modified so that it uses Eastern Time time zone information:

Important We recommend that you only modify this registry subkey by using this hotfix or by using another method or tool that does not modify this registry subkey directly. This registry subkey should not be modified by Registry Editor or by other tools that directly modify this registry subkey.

Warning Serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly by using Registry Editor or by using another method. These problems might require that you reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that these problems can be solved. Modify the registry at your own risk.

Service pack information
To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

889100 How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003

Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement
You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

Windows Server 2003, 64-bit x64-based versions

Windows Server 2003, 64-bit Itanium-based versions

Windows Server 2003, 32-bit x86-based versions

Hotfix information
A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that this article describes. Apply it only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem.

To resolve this problem, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=support

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites
No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement
You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information
The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

Windows XP, 32-bit x86-based versions

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STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the &quot;Applies to&quot; section. This problem was first corrected in Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2.

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Technical support for x64-based versions of Microsoft Windows
Your hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for x64-based versions of Windows. Your hardware manufacturer provides support because an x64-based version of Windows was included with your hardware. Your hardware manufacturer might have customized the installation of Windows with unique components. Unique components might include specific device drivers or might include optional settings to maximize the performance of the hardware. Microsoft will provide reasonable-effort assistance if you need technical help with your x64-based version of Windows. However, you might have to contact your manufacturer directly. Your manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that your manufacturer installed on the hardware.

For product information about Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx

For product information about x64-based versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2003, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/x64/default.mspx

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