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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: (Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Product Maintenance: While Microsoft continues to recommend that customers install the most current Service Pack/Release for non-Year 2000 reasons, we understand that, for many reasons, this may not be possible. In order to aid our customers’ Year 2000 efforts, Microsoft intends to maintain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Service Pack 4 as compliant through January 1, 2001. Newer Service Packs are also to be maintained as compliant, and may include additional non-Year 2000 updates. This is intended to minimize the Year 2000 as a reason to upgrade.[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP4] Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Through our ongoing testing, Microsoft has identified five issues that are addressed by post-Service Pack 4 updates. Microsoft recommends that users evaluate the post-SP4 year 2000 updates and consider deploying them based on their exposure to each issue. The issues are detailed in Step 2 below. A year 2000 issue has been discovered in the Jet 3.5 data engine. Microsoft has provided a software update to address this issue. Consult the MDAC product guide HERE for details.Microsoft recently announced the release of Service Pack 5 for Windows NT 4. Service Pack 5 is not required for Year 2000 compliance. Service Pack 5 may provide a more simple Year 2000 remediation process for some customers. Customers should consult the Windows NT 4 SP5 compliance document in the Year 2000 product guide for details.Introduction Windows NT 4.0 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a compliant state with Windows NT 4.0, Service Pack 4 plus additional Year 2000 software updates must be installed. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of Service Pack 4 through January 1, 2001, in addition to any subsequent service packs. When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring upgrades. In order to address these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be updated by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to upgrade a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Important Preliminary Notes:
Step 1 Microsoft has created Service Pack 4 (SP4) to help users address the majority of Year 2000 compliance issues with their Windows NT Workstation installations in a simple and automated fashion. SP4 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to their later releases, in addition to applying SP4. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP4, along with specific repair/update instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Note that these updates and upgrades can be performed either before or after applying SP4 (which is outlined in Step 2). Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP4 to the Target System. SP4 can be obtained at: http://support.microsoft.com/Support/NTServer/Content/ServicePacks/Default.aspThe installation of SP4 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Applying SP4 also updates certain Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features. Microsoft previously recommended that customers also run Y2KSETUP.EXE. to address the following components: Microsoft Data Access Components, Site Server Express, Microsoft Internet Explorer. These areas are now addressed in step 1. Refer to Note 7 for additional details. Users should also apply any Windows NT Year 2000 (Y2K) Updates that have been made available post-SP4. The current post-SP4 Year 2000 updates are listed below. Current post-SP4 Updates and their respective Knowledge Base (KB) Articles address the following known Year 2000 issues: Click HERE for the catalog of currently available post-SP4 Year 2000 Updates.(Additional information about these issues can be obtained at http://support.microsoft.com/support/)
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 2 (below). The known Year 2000 issues with Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system itself and each of the options listed in Table 2 below should have been updated after SP4 was applied. Table 2
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 3 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 3
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes: 1. To determine which versions of FrontPage Server Extensions are actively in use on a system, run the FrontPage Server Administrator (Fpsrvwin.exe). Click on each of the Web servers or virtual servers (listed in the box in the upper left area) that have been configured with the FrontPage Server Extensions. The version number of the FrontPage Server Extension is displayed to the right of the list. Version numbers where the first digit is "3" or greater resolve known Year 2000 issues (e.g. 3.0.2.1706). If the first digit of the version number is "1" or "2", users should install an updated version of the FrontPage Server Extensions. Refer to http://www.microsoft.com/frontpage for more details. 2. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 1 have not been performed correctly. 3. This Not Compliant version of this feature should only be present if the procedures outlined in Step 2 have not been performed correctly. 4. There is no Content Analyzer feature in Site Server Express 3.0. A replacement version that is Year 2000-compliant will be made available. 5. The Compliant ratings for Zero Administration Kits (ZAK kit) are based on being used with Compliant versions of the software configured for installation by the ZAK kit. 6. To verify the version number of a dynamic link library (DLL) file, users should:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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21 Oct 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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21 Oct 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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21 Oct 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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21 Oct 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant. In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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21 Oct 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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21 Oct 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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21 Oct 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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21 Oct 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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21 Oct 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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21 Oct 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
[This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP5.]
Updated Information A new issue has been discovered in versions of Outlook Express installed by Internet Explorer 4. Users of Outlook express should consult the Internet Explorer Product Guide for details.Introduction Service Pack 5 (SP5) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP5 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. SP5 is not a required upgrade for year 2000 issues; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP5 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 5 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click for more information or to download Service Pack 5. Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 5 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP5 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to correcting known issues.
Step 1 SP5 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP5. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP5, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP5 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP5 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP5 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Post SP5 Updates
Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP5. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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This information applies to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP6. Introduction Service Pack 6 (SP6) provides the latest updates to Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0 (including Enterprise Edition). SP6 contains known Year 2000 updates for Windows NT 4.0. However, SP6 is not a required upgrade to address Year 2000 issues in Windows NT Workstation 4.0 and Windows NT Server 4.0. These Year 2000 updates are also available as separate Web downloads that customers may apply to a Service Pack 4 system. Providing this option gives organizations the flexibility to choose which path is easier for them to address Year 2000 issues. ; Microsoft recommends that each customer consult the SP6 documentation and then determine whether to deploy it. The current Windows NT 4 Service Pack 6 combined with the following actions addresses known Year 2000 issues. Please Note: The compliance rating for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 above is dependent upon completing the steps below. Click HERE for more information or to download Service Pack 6.Windows NT4 has had a number of service packs since its release. To reach a Compliant state with Windows NT 4, Microsoft recommends customers apply Service Pack 6 plus additional year 2000 software updates. Additionally, Microsoft intends to maintain the compliance of SP4, SP5, SP6, and any subsequent service packs, through January 1, 2001. Year 2000 Remediation Process with SP6 When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. In addition, Microsoft has made additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features available to licensed users via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Web site. Because users may have selected a variety of options and installed additional features on a given system, all options and features must be considered when assessing the system’s Year 2000 readiness status. Microsoft has determined that Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (including some installation options) and some versions of additional Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features have known Year 2000 issues, requiring updates. In order to update these known Year 2000 issues, users must first determine the set of options and features that they have installed on a given system (the "Target System") and follow the three-step procedure described below. In some cases the Year 2000 issue can be addressed by users applying updates. In other cases, users are instructed to update a feature to a newer version of the feature to address known issues. The steps identified below take a comprehensive approach to addressing known issues.
Step 1 SP6 itself will address most known Year 2000 issues. However, users must update or upgrade certain features to newer versions, in addition to applying SP6. Table 1A (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that must be updated or upgraded in addition to applying SP6, along with specific update/upgrade instructions. Table 1B (below) lists the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Optional features that must be updated or upgraded only if previous versions exist on the machine. Table 1A: System Components.
Table 1B: Optional Components.
Step 2 Apply SP6 to the Target System. Windows NT 4 SP6 can be obtained HERE.The installation of SP6 applies updates to the base Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product including the installation options. Step 3: Overview: The final step of the process is to audit the target system to verify that Step 1 and Step 2 have been performed correctly.
Detail: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 in the appendix of this document. Following successful completion of steps 1 and 2 above, the options are rated at Compliant.
In addition to the selectable options offered during installation of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system, there are additional features of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product that may be installed on the Target System. These features have been made available by Microsoft via Service Packs, the Windows NT Option Pack and the Windows NT Workstation Web site. Table 2 (below) lists the additional features (and their versions) that Microsoft has made available to licensed users of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 product since its original release. Use this table to verify the compliance of each Windows NT Workstation 4.0 feature installed on the Target System.
Table 2
Conclusion: If all of the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 features that remain on the system after performing Step 1 and Step 2 are listed as "Compliant" in the table below, Steps 1 and 2 were conducted correctly and the copy of Windows NT Workstation 4.0 on the Target System should have no known Year 2000 issues. If a feature with a "Not Compliant" rating remains on the Target System, the most likely cause is a failure to perform both Step 1 and Step 2 to completion. In this case, please review/retry those steps and associated actions.
Notes:
Default.asp Click on Begin the Download Process, Select Encryption Level, and Accept the License agreement. The following page allows the user to download the updated Content Analyzer.
7. Y2KSETUP.EXE has been removed from the recommended remediation path.
Appendix: When users load the Windows NT Workstation 4.0 operating system on a computer they are asked to select from many installation options. These options are listed in Table 3 below. The known Year 2000 issues with each of the options listed in Table 3 below should be updated after applying SP6. Table 3
For convenience, the Table 4 (below) lists features and products that Microsoft has made available on the Windows NT Workstation web site that Microsoft does not consider to be part of the Window NT Workstation 4.0 product for Year 2000 compliance purposes. Table 4
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
JScript/VBScript | ||
system clock | ||
10 Nov 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? How the product runtime handles dates: Two-digit shortcut handling: Recommended practices to develop year 2000 compliant applications: |
The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
- | ||
None | ||
Windows NT4 SP4 or greater is all that is required | ||
None | ||
26 Oct 1999 | ||
Can applications be built with this tool that adhere to the Microsoft Year 2000 Compliance Statement? Yes How the product runtime handles dates: This product does not handle dates or perform two-digit shortcut interpretations.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
08 Feb 1999 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
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09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
None | ||||||||||||||||
Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1920 - 01 Jan 2020 | ||||||||||||||||
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Macintosh Operating System | ||||||||||||||||
System Clock | ||||||||||||||||
09 Dec 1998 | ||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Two-digit shortcut handling: There is no functionality in Word 5.1 to convert a 2-digit date in Word 5.1a to a 4-digit date. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because side effects with other products cannot be predicted. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1904 - 31 Dec 2035 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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06 Aug 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1904 - 31 Dec 2035 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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06 Aug 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1904 - 31 Dec 2035 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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06 Aug 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1904 - 31 Dec 2035 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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06 Aug 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1904 - 31 Dec 2035 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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06 Aug 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1904 - 31 Dec 2035 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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06 Aug 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
01 Jan 1904 - 31 Dec 2035 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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06 Aug 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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06 Aug 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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06 Aug 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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06 Aug 1999 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
How the product handles dates:
Hours: 0-23 Minutes : 0-59 Seconds: 0-59 Weekday: 0(Sun)-6(Sat) Day of Month: 1-31 Year: 1900-2411 Unless otherwise noted, all features within Word that manipulate dates store the dates as a 32-bit integer. This convention means that the date is represented by a 4-digit year, eliminating the risk of date errors. For example, dates saved within Word documents are stored as 4-digit years, regardless of how they are displayed to the user. Similarly, all revision marking date information retains the 4-digit year designations.
The one exception is with the Table/Sort command. In this instance, text strings can be interpreted as date values. The two-digit year ’00 is interpreted as the year 2000, all other two digit years are interpreted as being in the 20th century. If the user wants to sort dates in the 21st century, they should use the full four digits. There is no validation of the dates in Table/Sort, so, for instance, a date of 2/30/2000 would be sorted before 3/1/2000. Table/Sort interprets the range of years 1900 through 2035. The same 1901-2000 window is used for interpretation of two digit dates when using Date formatting (picture switch) of Quote Fields.
Two-digit shortcut handling: Conversion of 2-digit shortcut dates (primarily in table sort and in Word fields) assumes a date window of 1901 through 2000. What are the acceptable deviations? All 2-digit shortcuts for dates are assumed to be in the 20th century with the exception of 00, which is interpreted as the year 2000. This behavior is exposed in table date sorting, quote fields, text form field date formatting, custom document properties, WordBasic date text to date conversions, and Find File Advanced Search. It is not exposed by more common uses of the product such as: inserting a date from the menu, by date fields, or by any other date functionality in Word. All dates that are used in the Find File Advanced Search dialog time stamp tab are converted to 2-digit format. The year 00 is interpreted as the year 2000. All other years are assumed to be in the 20th century. This means that the operational range of dates for Find File in Word 6.0x for Mac is 1901–2000. The current system date and/or the current system date formatting have no effect on this functionality of Find File. Other than the above mentioned scenario, there are no other negative consequences for typical use of the Find File functionality in Word. Recommendations:
Common date usage errors: In general, the entry, importing or formatting of years as 2 digits should be discouraged or eliminated where date calculation dependencies in the user solutions exist. Since most document content, including data entered through Insert Date/Time and Text Form Fields, is stored as plain text, the century information could be improperly derived or assumed by the user solution. Use of Word date field types and pre-defined document and file properties for document-related date calculations will ensure that the available information represents a true date. Because Word date fields do not support date arithmetic, we have, in earlier documentation, suggested the use of nested formula fields (expressions) to accomplish adding or subtracting days, months, or years to dates. Because simple arithmetic calculations are not calendar-aware, this method is prone to Year 2000-type errors, particularly with 2-digit year values, and is no longer recommended. Testing guidelines and recommendations: In general, avoid testing in a production environment because we cannot predict side effects with other products. Interoperability testing with other Microsoft Office products can be conducted safely. The following areas should be examined to verify that dates are being properly used. The table below can be used to guide testing of Microsoft Word within your organization.
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The product is compliant. User action is recommended, which may include loading a software update or assessing shared technology. | |
The product is compliant with an acceptable deviation from Microsoft's standard of compliance. An acceptable deviation does not affect the core functionality, data integrity, stability or reliability of the product. | |
The product is compliant . Software updates are pending. Future maintenance actions will be recommended shortly. | |
Note: Compliance ratings given for each product assume that all recommended actions have been taken. |
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