PBS Import of Region File Fails If Region Name Contains Apostrophe (185249)

SYMPTOMS

When you use PBAdmin to import a file that contains a name with an apostrophe, the import fails and the following error message appears:

An error has occurred during command line processing. See import.log in the application directory for details.

The Import log states something similar to the following:

4/3/98 3:14:39 PM, <phone book name>, An unspecified error occurred on import. -
<phone book name>; Region ID = 1

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 Microsoft CommercialInternet 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:

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=fh;EN-US;CNTACTMS

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     File name   
   ---------------------------------------------------
   April 27, 1998  6:46:18 PM  1.00.0600   Pbadmin.exe

PBS Import of Region File Fails If Region Name Contains Apostrophe (185249)

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