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Q240430: XADM: Recovering a Deleted Protocol Object

Article: Q240430
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): exc5 exc55
Last Modified: 09-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 5.0, 5.5 
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SUMMARY
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The Protocol objects at the site and server levels are installed with Exchange
Server by default and should not be removed.

MORE INFORMATION
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If the Protocol object is missing from the Site or Server container, use one of
the following methods to restore the Protocol object:

Method 1
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Restore the Dir.edb file from a backup that was made previous to the deletion.

Method 2
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If no service packs have been installed on the Exchange Server computer,
reinstall Exchange Server by running Setup, and then clicking Reinstall.

Method 3
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If service packs have been applied to the Exchange Server computer, then reapply
the last service pack.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : exc5 exc55 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbinfo

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