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Q175694: MDG: Admin Notice 55

Article: Q175694
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): winnt:3.2,3.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 30-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail Server, versions 3.2, 3.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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While attempting to add an external address to the postoffice address list using
the Address - Create command in the Microsoft Mail Administrator program, the
following error occurs:

  Notice 55 : Error creating user address in Postoffice Address List

CAUSE
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The Netpo.glb file may be corrupted. To determine whether the file is corrupted,
get the exact file size, subtract 4, and then divide by 43. There should be no
remainder. Any remainder is a warning of file corruption.

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this problem, use one of the following methods:

WARNING: Make a backup copy of this file before attempting to repair.

- The Netpo.glb file can be reset using the Netpofix.com tool.

- Install a dummy postoffice and copy the 4-byte file to the existing
  postoffice.

- A manual reset can be performed with the assistance of Microsoft Technical
  Support.

Potential Impact: If any local admin-created groups include external user
addresses or the local postoffice address list contains external users, the
postoffice address list and groups will be affected and need to be rebuilt as
well. For additional information on rebuilding the postoffice address list,
please see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q125252 PC Adm: Rebuilding the Postoffice Address List

MORE INFORMATION
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The Netpo.glb file is used to keep a copy of all external network user addresses
that have been added to the local postoffice list. The Administrator program
writes to this file when the Address, Create function is used (from the
Administrator program's Address menu, choose Create).

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMailServ320 kbMailServ350
Version           : winnt:3.2,3.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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