POP3 and IMAP4 Clients Can Send E-Mail Messages That Exceed Outgoing Message Size Limit (218035)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.0
  • Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.5
This article was previously published under Q218035

SYMPTOMS

When you set a limit on the size of outgoing e-mail messages, some users may still be able to send e-mail messages that exceed the limit that you set.

CAUSE

This behavior occurs when you use a Post Office Protocol (POP3) or Internet Mail Access Protocol 4 (IMAP4) client.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/30/2003
Keywords:kbbug kbnofix KB218035
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