Q311387: XADM: Search Permission Prevents Viewing Membership of DL

Article: Q311387
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): 5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 01-FEB-2002

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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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You are logged on to a client computer and attempt to view the membership of a
distribution list. When you view the properties of the distribution list, you
cannot view the membership list in the Members dialog box, the owner in the
Owner dialog box, or which distribution lists this list is a member of in the
Distribution List Membership window on the Member Of tab.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur because the Search permission has been set on the
distribution list and the user that is logged on does not have the Search
permission.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this behavior, remove the Search permission from the distribution
list. To do so:

1. In the Microsoft Exchange Server Administrator program, open the properties
  of the distribution list.

2. Click the Permissions tab.

3. View the permissions that are assigned to the accounts listed in the "Windows
  NT accounts with permissions" box.

4. Clear the Search check box for any account that has the Search permission in
  the Rights dialog box.

5. Click OK to close the distribution list properties.

WORKAROUND
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This behavior is by design.

MORE INFORMATION
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For additional information, click the article number below to view the article
in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q173760 XADM: User's GAL Displayed Differently Based on Search Control

Additional query words: outlook empty dl

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange550 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : :5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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