IZ86662: JVM REPORTS INVALID LOCALE ON WINDOWS VISTA AND ABOVE

APAR status

• Closed as program error.

Error description

• Error Message: Locale variable returns the incorrect locale on
  Windows Vista and above machines with a non en_US base install
  .
  Stack Trace: N/A
  .
  This can be identified by examing the system registry:
  Start->Run-> regedit,
     browse to Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control
  Panel\International and confirming
     that Locale and LocaleName do not match each other, compare
  the hex value in
     Locale against this page:
  http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd318693
  
     This issue is detailed on the following MSDN blog:
  http://blogs.msdn.com/b/michkap/archive/2010/03/19/9980203.aspx
  

Local fix

• Open Regional and Language Options
    Under "Format" pick anything else. (eg: English (United
  States)).
    Press "Apply"
    Under "Format" pick your desired locale (eg: English (United
  Kingdom)).
    Press OK.
  

Problem summary

• The problem occurs due to a change in a Windows API method and
  invalid Windows Registry.
  

Problem conclusion

• This defect will be fixed in:
  5.0.0 SR12 FP5
  6.0.0 SR9
  .
  The JVM port library has been updated to use a different Windows
  API method.
  .
  To obtain the fix:
  Install build 20101008 or later
  

Temporary fix

Comments

APAR Information

• APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:

  IZ86654

• APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:

Fix information

• Fixed component name

  J9 COMMON CODE

• Fixed component ID

  620700127

Applicable component levels

• R600 PSN

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