Your Access query may not convert some time values correctly in Windows Server 2003 (886707)


The information in this article applies to:

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

SYMPTOMS

In Microsoft Access 2000 or in Microsoft Office Access 2003, a query that converts a time value to a number with a Double FieldSize property setting, may not return a correct value. For example, when you enter a time value of 5:20:05 P.M. in a number field, Access returns a value of 0.722280092592592520. The correct value is 0.722280092592592630.

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you upgrade your Microsoft Windows 2000-based computer to Microsoft Windows Server 2003. Windows Server 2003 uses a different procedure to convert a time value to a Double data type.

RESOLUTION

Hotfix information

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 Windows Server 2003 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.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites are required.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart your computer after you apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfixes.

File information

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

Windows Server 2003

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   07-Dec-2004  01:49  5.2.3790.240      497,664  Oleaut32.dll

Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems

   Date         Time   Version            Size    File name
   --------------------------------------------------------------
   07-Dec-2004  01:51  5.2.3790.240    3,739,648  Oleaut32.dll     IA-64
   07-Dec-2004  01:49  5.2.3790.240      497,664  Woleaut32.dll    x86

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, create a field that limits the Double value to four decimal places.

For more information about field properties in Access, search on "About changing a field's data type" in Access Help.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For additional information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/1/2006
Keywords:kbQFE kbHotfixServer kbBug kbfix kbWinServ2003preSP1fix KB886707 kbAudITPRO
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