MSMQ-MQSeries Bridge translates MQSeries string bodies to Unicode in Host Integration Server 2000 (301985)

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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS

When data is sent from MQSeries through the MSMQ-MQSeries Bridge with an indicated format of MQFMT_STRING, the Bridge automatically translates the data to Unicode. Any format type other than MQFMT_STRING is not translated. This may cause problems with data that must be maintained in its native format (for example, ASCII). This may also cause problems when applications specify MQFMT_STRING if the data contains non-character data.

RESOLUTION

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Microsoft Host Integration Server 2000 service pack that contains this hotfix.

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

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

Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in coordinated universal time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time tool in Control Panel.

   Date        Time    Version      Size    File name     Platform
   -------------------------------------------------------------
   07-Jun-2001 13:12   5.64.0.62   340,240  Explres.dll   I386
   07-Jun-2001 13:12   5.64.0.62   819,472  Q2qexpl.exe   I386
   07-Jun-2001 13:12   5.64.0.62   880,912  Q2qgw.exe     I386
   07-Jun-2001 13:12   5.64.0.62    33,040  Q2qmsg.dll    I386
   07-Jun-2001 13:12   5.64.0.62   348,432  Q2qprfdl.dll  I386
   07-Jun-2001 13:12   5.64.0.62   327,952  Q2qshdll.dll  I386
   07-Jun-2001 13:12   5.64.0.62    41,232  Shdllres.dll  I386

MORE INFORMATION

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This fix adds a registry controlled option to suppress translation of any message body that contains the MQFMT_STRING format type from MQSeries. After you apply the fix, you must add the following DWORD registry value and set it to a non-zero value:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\MQBridge\Server\DisableUnicodeConversion