XADAM: Cannot Edit the PAB Migration Message in Exchange 5.0 (175967)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange Server 5.0
This article was previously published under Q175967

SYMPTOMS

When you migrate users from SFS or cc:Mail to Microsoft Exchange Server, you cannot edit the PAB migration message that is paced in the migrated user's Inbox. This functionality existed in Microsoft Exchange Server, version 4.0.

CAUSE

This change was implemented to simplify codepage issues resulting from editing the default PAB message.

WORKAROUND

To workaround this problem, follow these steps:

  1. Create a text file called Pabmsg.txt and place it in the \Exchsrvr\bin directory.
  2. Run all migrations that will generate the PAB migration message (SFS, CCMail).
When you no longer want this functionality, simply remove the Pabmsg.txt file.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/28/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbfix kbQFE KB175967
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