Summary
This article describes the Microsoft SharePoint Workspace 2010 issue that is fixed in the hotfix package that is dated December 13, 2011.
INTRODUCTION
Issue that this hotfix package fixes
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Consider the following scenario:
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You install SharePoint Workspace 2010 on a computer.
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You enable the "Prohibit Groove Workspaces" Group Policy Object to allow SharePoint 2010 synchronization only and to block Peer to Peer workspaces.
In this scenario, chat and instant messaging functionality is not blocked. Therefore, you can still send instant messages in SharePoint Workspace 2010.
Note This issue occurs on unmanaged SharePoint Workspace 2010 clients that are not deployed by using Groove Server Manager 2010.BUG #: 31612 (OfficeQFE) -
More Information
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 the problem described in this article. 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 website:
http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote 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
To apply this hotfix package, you must have Microsoft Office 2010 or Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
2510690 List of all Office 2010 SP1 packages
Restart requirement
You may not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.
Hotfix replacement information
This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.
Registry information
Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
322756 How to back up and restore the registry in WindowsFor added security, we recommend that you either apply the "DeCommissioned Relay List" Group Policy object or enable the equivalent registry key to ensure that users cannot communicate with Microsoft Hosted Relays. To enable the registry key, follow these steps:
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Click Start, click Run, type regedit in the Open box, and then click OK.
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Locate and then select the following registry subkey:
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Office\groove
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On the Edit menu, point to New, click String Value, type DeCommissionedRelayList, and then press Enter.
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Double-click DeCommissionedRelayList, type the following text in the Value data box, and then click OK:
blugro?relay.groove.microsoft.com,*.groove.microsoft.com,*.microsoft.com
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Exit Registry Editor.
File information
This hotfix may not contain all the files that you must have to fully update a product to the latest build. This hotfix contains only the files that you must have to resolve the issue that is listed in this article.
The English version of this hotfix package uses a Microsoft Windows Installer package to install the hotfix package. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) in the following table. When you view the file information, the date 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.
x86
Download information
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File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
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Workspaces2010-kb2597068-fullfile-x86-glb.exe |
14.0.6114.5000 |
19,638,528 |
19-Nov-11 |
10:31 |
Microsoft Windows Installer .msp file information
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File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
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Groove-x-none.msp |
Not Applicable |
18,483,712 |
18-Nov-11 |
22:46 |
Groove-x-none.msp information
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File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
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Groove.exe |
14.0.6114.5000 |
31,135,544 |
18-Nov-11 |
15:55 |
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Grooveex.dll |
14.0.6106.5000 |
4,221,328 |
12-Jun-11 |
3:15 |
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Grooveex.dll |
14.0.6106.5000 |
6,721,936 |
12-Jun-11 |
3:43 |
x64
Download information
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File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
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Workspaces2010-kb2597068-fullfile-x64-glb.exe |
14.0.6114.5000 |
23,694,280 |
19-Nov-11 |
11:09 |
Microsoft Windows Installer .msp file information
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File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
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Groove-x-none.msp |
Not Applicable |
22,663,168 |
18-Nov-11 |
22:59 |
Groove-x-none.msp information
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File name |
File version |
File size |
Date |
Time |
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Groove.exe |
14.0.6114.5000 |
51,770,680 |
18-Nov-11 |
16:17 |
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Grooveex.dll |
14.0.6106.5000 |
4,221,328 |
12-Jun-11 |
3:15 |
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Grooveex.dll |
14.0.6106.5000 |
6,721,936 |
12-Jun-11 |
3:43 |
References
For more information about software update terminology, 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
