DOC: SourceSafe - Change Password Topic in Help is Incorrect (310326)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, 32-bit, for Windows 4.0
  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, 32-bit, for Windows 4.0a
  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, 32-bit, for Windows 5.0
  • Microsoft Visual SourceSafe, 32-bit, for Windows 6.0
This article was previously published under Q310326

SUMMARY

The Visual SourceSafe Explorer Help topic "Change Passwords" incorrectly states that in the event of a lost or forgotten password, you should contact Microsoft Technical Support.
MICROSOFT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS CANNOT ASSIST, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, IN THE BREAKING OF PASSWORDS APPLIED TO FILES AND FEATURES WITHIN MICROSOFT PROGRAMS.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce the Behavior

  1. Start Visual SourceSafe.
  2. On the Help menu, click Search for Help on.
  3. In the Search Criteria box, type Change Passwords.
  4. Select the Change Passwords Help topic. Notice that the last sentence incorrectly states: "If you cannot remember the old password, contact Microsoft Technical Support."

REFERENCES

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

189126 Microsoft's Policy Regarding Missing or Invalid Passwords

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/13/2002
Keywords:kbbug kbdocerr kbDSupport KB310326
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