RESOLUTION
A supported fix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Apply it only to computers that are experiencing this specific problem. This fix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Commercial Internet System service pack that contains this hotfix.
To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the fix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
NOTE: In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The typical support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.
The English version of this fix should have the following file attributes or later:
Date Time Version Size File name Platform
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07/20/2000 11:37a 5.5.1877.53 533,776 Smtpsvc.dll x86
This hotfix is included with the MCIS Smtpsvc hotfix. For additional information on the MCIS Smtpsvc hotfix, click the article number below
to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
264891 SMTP Queue Backup Occurs Due to Delivery Threads Attempting to Connect to Unavailable Hosts