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Q126885: PC Win: Message Finder Does Not Search Shared or Group Folders

Article: Q126885
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0b,3.2,3.2a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 15-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for Windows, versions 3.0, 3.0b, 3.2, 3.2a 
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SYMPTOMS
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The Message Finder option under the File menu will not work on shared or group
folders.

CAUSE
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The Message Finder is designed to work on the mail message file (MMF) structure.
Because shared or group folders are stored under the \MAILDATA\FOLDERS
directory, the Mail for Windows will not find the messages.

RESOLUTION
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1. Create a private folder.

2. Copy the contents of the shared folder to the private folder.

3. Run the Message Finder.


Additional query words: 3.00 3.00b 3.20 3.20a search find locate

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMail300 kbMail320 kbMail300b kbMail320a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0b,3.2,3.2a

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