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Q175287: XADM: Incorrectly Formatted Export File Contains Only Obj-Class

Article: Q175287
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): WinNT:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 11-MAR-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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If you use the Microsoft Exchange Administrator program and export data to a
header file that is formatted incorrectly, only the Obj-Class field may appear
in the .csv file. No errors are logged.

CAUSE
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This problem occurs if the header file uses an invalid separator, such as a
percent sign (%). A valid separator can be a comma, tab, or space.

Additional query words: import text edit
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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WinNT:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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