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Q175581: XWEB: Err Msg: You Can Only Submit a File That Has a Data Fork

Article: Q175581
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): MACINTOSH:5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 22-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Outlook Web Access, version 5.5 
- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to attach a file using Netscape Navigator version 3.01 for
Macintosh to access the Outlook Web Access client, the following error occurs:

  You can only submit a file that has a data fork.

CAUSE
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This is a problem with Netscape Navigator version 3.01. This error occurs
because Netscape Navigator does no encoding of the attachment. Encoding is
necessary to preserve the resource fork.

WORKAROUND
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For attachments to work properly, use a Web browser that can preserve the
resource fork. Internet Explorer version 3.01 or higher, or Netscape
Communicator version 4.03 will work successfully.
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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbOutlookSearch kbOWASearch kbOWA550
Version           : MACINTOSH:5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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