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Q128319: PC Adm: Non-Alphanumeric Password Does Not Allow Connection

Article: Q128319
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.2,3.2a
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 11-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.2, 3.2a 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you enter a password for an external postoffice that is configured as
Direct Via modem, the password field will not accept non-alphanumeric
characters.

The password can be configured via the Config, Password option under ADMIN.EXE to
contain non-alphanumeric characters. If this occurs, it will be impossible to
connect directly to this postoffice via modem.

RESOLUTION
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Change the postoffice password to only contain alphanumeric characters.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.2, and
3.2a of Microsoft Mail for PC Networks. We are researching this problem and will
post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes
available.


Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a 3.20 3.20a alphanumeric

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMailPCN320 kbMailPCN320a kbMailPCN300 kbMailPCN300a
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.2,3.2a

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