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Q216798: XFOR: Embedded OLE Objects Are Not Converted

Article: Q216798
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 05-NOV-2000

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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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When a MAPI client embeds an OLE object into a mail message and sends it either
out of the Internet Mail Service to a user on the Internet or to a user on
Exchange Server who retrieves mail using POP3 or IMAP, the recipient may not
receive the OLE object. This happens regardless of which client is use by the
recipient. A placeholder that looks like "<<...>>" is found in place
of the OLE object. There is no indication to the recipient that this placeholder
indicates non-transferred data.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Exchange Server 4.0, 5.0, and
5.5.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbpending

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