OL97: Entering a Past Date May Result in a Date in Next Century (240743)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 97
This article was previously published under Q240743

SYMPTOMS

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

RESOLUTION

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

MORE INFORMATION

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

http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/9798/sr2off97detail.aspx

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

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. Open a new Outlook Appointment item.
  2. In the Start Time box, type a past date in the current year, and then press ENTER. For example, if today is Monday 8/30/99, type 7/30/99.
  3. Click Start Time to display the calendar.
RESULTS
The date selected is in the next century, or July 30, 2099, using the example.

REFERENCES

For additional information about the Office 97 SR-2 Patch, please click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

192874 OFF97: An Overview of Microsoft Office 97 SR-2

For additional information about a similar issue, please click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

216410 OL97: Printing Outlook 97 Calendar Displays Year as 2099

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/5/2004
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