Cannot Save an Account ID that Contains an At Sign (@) Symbol (224605)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.5 for Macintosh
This article was previously published under Q224605

SYMPTOMS

When you save an Account ID in Internet Explorer that contains an @ (at sign) symbol, the @ symbol and any text after the @ symbol is displayed in the POP Server box.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because you cannot use an Account ID in Internet Explorer that contains the @ symbol.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) to see if you can use an alternate character in your Account ID.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/23/2002
Keywords:kbnetwork kbprb KB224605
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