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Q176741: XADM: ~DEL in Directory Name Column Creates Duplicate User

Article: Q176741
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): 5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 15-MAR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use the Microsoft Exchange Administrator program to import a CSV file
that contains a ~DEL value for the Directory name column, a duplicate user is
created but with directory name "?DEL". The Global Address List has duplicate
entries for this user.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Exchange Server,
version 5.5. We are researching this problem and will post new information here
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION
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To import Microsoft Exchange Directory information, use the Directory Import
command on the Tools menu.

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange550 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : 5.5
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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