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Q169891: XFOR: Internet Message Cannot Be Processed

Article: Q169891
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): WinNT:5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 30-APR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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You may receive the following message:

  The Microsoft Exchange Server received an Internet message that could
  not be processed. To view the original message content, open the
  attached message.

CAUSE
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This problem will occur if the Exchange Server computer cannot decode the
message you received.

WORKAROUND
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The originating mail user must send messages to Exchange Server recipients in
either MIME or Uuencode format. Exchange Server cannot decode messages in other
formats, such as UUCP.
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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WinNT:5.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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