WinNT 3.51 FTP Service Displays Incorrect Date for Year 2000

 Last reviewed: March 17, 1998
Article ID: Q182597
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51

SYMPTOMS

The FTP service in Windows NT 3.51 may report the year incorrectly for files created on or after Jan 1, 2000. For example, January 1, 2000 is displayed as 01/01/100.

CAUSE

The FTP service in Windows NT 3.51 incorrectly formats directory displays as requested by FTP clients.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the following fix or wait for the next Windows NT service pack.

This fix should have the following time stamp: 

   03/12/98  05:39p                51,376 ftpsvc.dll (Intel)
   03/12/98  05:36p                75,536 ftpsvc.dll (Alpha)

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

Additional query words: IIS Y2K
Keywords : kbbug3.51 kbfix3.51
Version : WinNT:3.51
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbfix

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Last reviewed: March 17, 1998
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