An update is available to update the Slovak koruna currency symbol (Sk) to the Euro currency symbol (�) and to update the Turkish currency symbol from Yeni T�rk Lirasi (YTL) to T�rk Lirasi (TL)

This update updates the Slovak currency symbol from the Slovak koruna (Sk) to the Euro currency symbol (�). Additionally, this update updates the Turkish currency symbol from Yeni T�rk Lirasi (YTL) to T�rk Lirasi (TL).

• The Slovak government officially changes from the current Slovak koruna to the Euro currency symbol (�) on January 1, 2009.
• The Turkish government officially changes from the current Yeni T�rk Lirasi (YTL) to the T�rk Lirasi (TL) on January 1, 2009.

This update updates the currency symbol as soon as the update is installed.

Note This update also includes changes for the Maltese currency symbol that changed to the Euro currency symbol (�) on January 1, 2008 and for the Slovenia currency symbol that changed to the Euro currency symbol (�) on January 1, 2007.

Download information

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

Update for Windows XP for x86-based versions (KB960680)

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Update for Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (KB960680)

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Update for Windows Server 2003 for x86-based versions (KB960680)

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Update for Windows Server 2003 x64-based versions (KB960680)

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Update for Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based versions (KB960680)

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Update for Windows Vista for x86-based versions (KB960680)

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Update for Windows Vista for x64-based versions (KB960680)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 for x86-based versions (KB960680)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 for x64-based versions (KB960680)

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Update for Windows Server 2008 for Itanium-based Systems (KB960680)

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Release Date: January 27, 2009

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Update information for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for installing this update.

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this update.

Update replacement information

This update does not replace a previously released update.

File information

The English version of this update 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.

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, x86-based versions

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, Itanium-based versions

Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008, x64-based versions

Update information for Windows XP

Prerequisites

To apply this update, you must have Windows XP Service Pack 2 or a later service pack installed on the computer. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this update.

Update replacement information

This update does not replace a previously released update.

File information

The English version of this update 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.

Windows XP with Service Pack 2, x86-based versions

Windows XP with Service Pack 3, x86-based versions

Update information for Windows Server 2003

Prerequisites

To apply this update, you must have Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Restart requirement

You must restart the computer after you apply this update.

Update replacement information

This update does not replace a previously released update.

File information

The English version of this update 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.

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2, x86-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, Itanium-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2, Itanium-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1, x64-based versions

Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 2, x64-based versions

Known issue for this update

This update does not work as intended for roaming profile users. To work around this issue, follow these steps on the server.

Important Roaming profile users should not log on the server before you perform the following steps on the server.

1. Load the registry hive for a roaming profile user. To do this, follow these steps:
   1. Click Start, click Run, type Regedit, and then click OK.
   2. In Registry Editor, click HKEY_USERS.
   3. On the File menu, click Load Hive.
   4. In the Load Hive dialog box, locate the profile folder for a roaming profile user.
   5. Click the Ntuser.dat file, and then click Open.
   6. Under Key Name, type a name, and then click OK.
2. Delete the sCurrency registry entry for the roaming profile user.
   1. In Registry Editor, locate the following registry subkey:
      HKEY_USERS\<Name>\Control Panel\International
      Note The Name placeholder is the name that you typed in step 1f.
   2. Delete the Currency registry entry.
3. Unload the registry hive for the roaming profile user. To do this, follow these steps:
   1. Click the HKEY_USERS\<Name> registry key.
   2. On the File menu, click Unload Hive.
   3. In the Confirm Unload Hive message box, click Yes.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 for other roaming profile users.

How to manually change the currency symbol for Slovak and for Turkish

Use the following methods to manually change the currency symbols for Slovak and Turkish.

Notes

• If you already changed these settings for both the Malta currency symbol and for the Slovenia currency symbol, you do not have to apply the change that is described in the following methods.
• The update that is described in the "Resolution" section removes the earlier currency symbol from the Currency symbol list in Regional and Language Options.
  • If you want to use the earlier Slovak currency symbol, you can manually type Sk in the Currency symbol list to add the earlier currency symbol.
  • If you want to use the earlier Turkish currency symbol, you can manually type YTL in the Currency symbol list to add the earlier currency symbol.
  • If you want to use the earlier Slovenia currency symbol, you can manually type SIT in the Currency symbol list to add the earlier currency symbol.
    
    Note For more information about how to do this, see the "Manual methods for the Slovak currency change" section.
  • If you want to use the earlier Malta currency symbol, you can manually type Lm in the Currency symbol list to add the earlier currency symbol.
    
    Note For more information about how to do this, see the "Manual methods for the Slovak currency change" section.

Manual methods for the Slovak currency change

Methods for Windows Vista and for Windows Server 2008

Method 1: Use the "Regional and Language Options" feature to make the change

1. Click Start, type Regional and Language Options in the Start Search box, and then click Regional and Language Options in the Programs list.
   
   Note If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.
2. In the Regional and Language Options dialog box, click the Formats tab, and then click Customize this format.
3. Click the Currency tab, change Sk in the Currency symbol list to �.
   
   Note If you have applied the update that is described in the "Resolution section," and you want to change the currency symbol to the earlier version, click the Currency tab, click to select � in the Currency symbol list, and then type Sk.
4. Click OK two times to apply the change.

After you make this change, the new currency symbol is displayed as your system currency throughout the Windows and Microsoft Office products.

Method 2: Use the Locale Builder tool

Microsoft Locale Builder enables users to extend and change the set of locales that are included in Windows Vista with the users' own regional and cultural data. The application was created to support users in regions without built-in Windows locales and to support users who are seeking to change locales that are provided by Microsoft.

Locale Builder also lets corporations, governments, universities, and special-interest groups create and easily share custom locales in Windows Vista.

Locale Builder is a public tool that applies to Windows Vista and to Windows Server 2008.

For more information about Locale Builder, visit the following Microsoft Web sites:

Method for Windows XP and for Windows Server 2003

Use the "Regional and Language Options" feature to make the change

1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then click Regional and Language Options.
2. On the Regional Options tab, click Customize.
3. Click the Currency tab, change Sk in the Currency symbol list to �.
   
   Note If you have applied the update that is described in the "Resolution" section, and you want to change the currency symbol to the earlier version, click the Currency tab, click to select � in the Currency symbol list, and then type Sk.
4. Click OK two times to apply the change.

After you make this change, the new currency symbol is displayed as your system currency throughout the Windows and Microsoft Office products.

Manual methods for the Turkish currency change

Methods for Windows Vista and for Windows Server 2008

Method 1: Use the "Regional and Language Options" feature to make the change

1. Click Start, type Regional and Language Options in the Start Search box, and then click Regional and Language Options in the Programs list.
   
   Note If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type your password, or click Continue.
2. In the Regional and Language Options dialog box, click the Formats tab, and then click Customize this format.
3. Click the Currency tab, click to select YTL in the Currency symbol list, and then type TL.
   
   Note If you have applied the update that is described in the "Resolution" section, and you want to change the currency symbol to the earlier version, click the Currency tab, click to select TL in the Currency symbol list, and then type YTL.
4. Click OK two times to apply the change.

After you make this change, the new currency symbol is displayed as your system currency throughout the Windows and Microsoft Office products.

Method 2: Use the Locale Builder tool

Microsoft Locale Builder enables users to extend and change the set of locales that are included in Windows Vista with the users' own regional and cultural data. The application was created to support users in regions without built-in Windows locales and to support users who are seeking to change locales that are provided by Microsoft.

Locale Builder also lets corporations, governments, universities, and special-interest groups create and easily share custom locales in Windows Vista.

Locale Builder is a public tool that applies to Windows Vista and to Windows Server 2008.

For more information about Locale Builder, visit the following Microsoft Web sites:

Method for Windows XP and for Windows Server 2003

Use the "Regional and Language Options" feature to make the change

1. Click Start, point to Control Panel, and then click Regional and Language Options.
2. On the Regional Options tab, click Customize.
3. Click the Currency tab, and then check the Currency Symbol field.
   1. If the currency symbol is listed as TL, do not make any changes.
      
      Note This TL setting is the default setting for Windows XP.
   2. If the currency symbol is listed as YTL, select the YTL currency symbol in the Currency symbol list, and then change the currency symbol to TL.
   Note If you have applied the update that is described in the "Resolution" section, and you want to change the currency symbol to the earlier version, click the Currency tab, click to select TL from the Currency symbol list, and then type YTL.
4. Click OK two times to apply the change.

After you make this change, the new currency symbol is displayed as your system currency throughout the Windows and Microsoft Office products.