New time zone update for Sri Lanka

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Introduction

This article describes an update that is now available. This update applies the new time zone setting for Sri Lanka on Microsoft Windows XP-based computers and on Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computers. When you apply the current update, the update changes the time zone from "(GMT +6:00) Sri Jayewardenepura" to "(GMT +5:30) Sri Jayewardenepura." The new time zone setting takes effect on April 14, 2006. Windows XP-based computers and Windows Server 2003-based computers that have this update installed reflect the new time for Sri Lanka.

The implications of using Microsoft Office calendaring software

This software may affect programs that use time zone information to schedule meetings. These programs may be affected because of a new operating system time zone change. After a new operating system time zone change is applied, you may have to update meetings that you already scheduled. To update these meetings with correct time information, use a program that uses time zone information.

For more information about the implications of these time zone changes, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

909915 Microsoft products do not reflect Australian daylight saving time changes for the year 2006

For more information about best practices that you can use make time zone adjustments after you apply a new time zone change, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/office/timezone.mspx

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Service pack information

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

889100 How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003

Update information

The following files are available for download from the Microsoft Download Center:

Microsoft Windows XP, 64-bit x64 edition

Download the WindowsXP-KB918093-x64-ENU.exe package now.

Release Date: May 16, 2006

For more information about how to download Microsoft support files, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

119591 How to obtain Microsoft support files from online services

Microsoft scanned this file for viruses. Microsoft used the most current virus-detection software that was available on the date that the file was posted. The file is stored on security-enhanced servers that help prevent any unauthorized changes to the file.

For more 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

Technical support for x64-based versions of Microsoft Windows

Your hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for x64-based versions of Windows. Your hardware manufacturer provides support because an x64-based version of Windows was included with your hardware. Your hardware manufacturer might have customized the installation of Windows with unique components. Unique components might include specific device drivers or might include optional settings to maximize the performance of the hardware. Microsoft will provide reasonable-effort assistance if you need technical help with your x64-based version of Windows. However, you might have to contact your manufacturer directly. Your manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that your manufacturer installed on the hardware.

For product information about Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx

For product information about x64-based versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2003, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/x64/editions.mspx

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