An update to a recurring meeting request that is sent from Exchange Server 2003 does not occur on the receiver side

Consider the following scenario. A recurring meeting request is sent from a Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 user to an external recipient, such as a Lotus Notes user in a different organization. Then, the meeting is packaged in an iCalendar attachment. If an update to that meeting is sent from Exchange Server, Exchange Server sends a new iCalendar attachment that has the RRULE property updated. However, Exchange Server does not increase the SEQUENCE property as required by Request for Comment (RFC) 2445, "iCalendar." In this scenario, the update does not occur on the receiver side.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Note The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

Prerequisites

You must have Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2 installed to apply this hotfix.

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this software update. However, the Exchange Information Store, Microsoft Search, the IIS Admin Service, and all other dependent services will be restarted to apply this hotfix.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other software updates.

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 item in Control Panel.

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

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For more information about the iCalendar attachments and about the RRULE and SEQUENCE properties, visit the following Microsoft Web site: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

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