XCLN: Extended Characters Are Not Displayed Correctly in Meeting Request Location Field in Outlook (234398)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5

This article was previously published under Q234398

SYMPTOMS

When you send a meeting request that contains extended ASCII characters in the Place or Location field from a Novell GroupWise client to Microsoft Outlook or from Outlook to GroupWise, the extended characters are displayed as squares.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if code page conversions for the Location and Place fields do not convert correctly.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, install the latest service pack for Exchange Server 5.5.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.5. This problem was first corrected in Exchange Server 5.5 Service Pack 3.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/28/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbnofix KB234398