Q242457: SMTP Service Removed When Upgrading to Windows 2000

Article: Q242457
Product(s): Internet Information Server
Version(s): winnt:5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 04-FEB-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Internet Information Services version 5.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When a computer running Windows NT Server 3.51 has the Windows NT 3.51 SMTP
service installed, the service is removed without warning when you upgrade to
Windows 2000.

CAUSE
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Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.0 installs with a new SMTP service that
can be administered and configured from the Internet Services Manager.

MORE INFORMATION
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The documentation for the SMTP service installed with IIS 5.0 is located at
file:\\%Systemroot%\Help\Mail.chm.

Additional query words: iis

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbiisSearch kbiis500
Version           : winnt:5.0
Issue type        : kbprb
Solution Type     : kbpending

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