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Q141271: XADM: Changing Recipient Alias Does Not Change Proxy

Article: Q141271
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage exc4 exc5 exc55
Last Modified: 16-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator program to change the
alias of a recipient, the e-mail address associated with that mailbox is not
changed.

WORKAROUND
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You can create a new proxy address for the recipient in question, while keeping
the old address active.

MORE INFORMATION
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The functionality to automatically change e-mail addresses is not available in
Microsoft Exchange Server. After an e-mail address has been assigned for a
particular recipient, it will remain until the Administrator explicitly changes
it.

Additional query words: aliasing

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Keywords          : kbusage exc4 exc5 exc55 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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