Localization of "True" and "False" in script block causes problems on Brazilian Portuguese version of Windows (811053)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Information Server 5.0
  • Microsoft Active Server Pages 3.0
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000
  • Microsoft Internet Information Services version 5.1
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows XP

SYMPTOMS

The script block <%=bTrue%> localizes the values for True and False instead of returning "True" or "False" on Brazilian Portugese versions of Microsoft Windows. Because of this, the script does not function as expected.

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 Windows 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: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 Brazilian Portugese 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.
        Date         Time   Version        Size     File name
        -----------------------------------------------------
        12-Feb-2003  23:50  5.0.2195.4111  506,368  Asp.dll

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/11/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbiis500fix kbpending kbbug KB811053