FIX: MSMQ-MQSeries Bridge sends messages in local time (843235)


The information in this article applies to:

  • MSMQ - MQSeries Bridge, when used with:
    • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
    • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
    • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
    • Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
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256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry

SYMPTOMS

When you view the messages that are sent through Microsoft MSMQ-MQSeries Bridge by using IBM WebSphere MQ Explorer, the messages may not have the correct send time.

CAUSE

MSMQ-MQSeries Bridge sends the time as local time and not as Coordinated Universal Time (Greenwich Mean Time). However, IBM WebSphere MQ Explorer expects the time as Coordinated Universal Time.

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 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     
   ----------------------------------------------------------------
   01-Jun-2004  06:48   5.64.0.868  37,136   Bcluster.exe
   01-Jun-2004  06:48   5.64.0.868  340,240  Explres.dll      
   01-Jun-2004  06:48   5.64.0.868  65,808   Mqbinst.dll      
   21-Apr-2004  10:14               4,608    Mqfrgnky.dll     
   01-Jun-2004  06:48   5.64.0.868  274,704  Q2qcldll.dll     
   01-Jun-2004  06:48   5.64.0.868  819,472  Q2qexpl.exe      
   01-Jun-2004  06:48   5.64.0.868  889,104  Q2qgw.exe        
   01-Jun-2004  06:48   5.64.0.868  33,040   Q2qmsg.dll       
   01-Jun-2004  06:48   5.64.0.868  348,432  Q2qprfdl.dll     
   01-Jun-2004  06:48   5.64.0.868  327,952  Q2qshdll.dll     
   01-Jun-2004  06:48   5.64.0.868  41,232   Shdllres.dll     
   01-Jun-2004  06:48   5.64.0.868  90,384   Wmimqbridge.dll

WORKAROUND

Warning If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.

To work around this problem, change the DWORD value of the SendTimeUsingGMT entry in the following subkey. When you do this, MSMQ-MQSeries Bridge is forced to send the time in Coordinated Universal Time.

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\MQBridge\Server

By default, the DWORD value of the SendTimeUsingGMT entry is set to 0. The 0 setting means "send time using local time." Set the DWORD value of the SendTimeUsingGMT entry to 1. The 1 setting means "send time using Coordinated Universal Time."

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

The third-party products that this article discusses are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/1/2006
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbfix kbBug kbHotfixServer kbQFE KB843235 kbAudDeveloper
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