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Q181793: XADM: MAPI_E_Failoneprovider Error from LOADSIM

Article: Q181793
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): WINDOWS:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 02-APR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you use LOADSIM and run the userinit test, the following error may occur:

  IMAPISession::OpenMsgStore:
  Error: MAPI_E_FAILONEPROVIDER(The attempt to log on to the Microsoft
  Exchange Server computer has failed.)

CAUSE
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This error occurs when the userinit test is run before generating a user list
and importing it into the directory.

WORKAROUND
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The proper procedure for running the userinit test in LoadSim is as follows:

1. Start LoadSim.

2. Generate a user list file by opening the Configuration menu and clicking
  Generate Directory Import Files.

3. Click Import Users on the Configuration menu.

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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