XWEB: Authentication Dialog Box When You Open an MPEG Attachment (251561)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server
This article was previously published under Q251561

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to open a Moving Pictures Experts Group (MPEG) attachment in the Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server Outlook Web Access (OWA) client by using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5, you may be prompted for your user name and password even though you are already logged on to your mailbox.

CAUSE

MPEG attachments open in a new browser process, which causes the authentication dialog box.

STATUS

This behavior is by design.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/25/2005
Keywords:kbbug kbnofix KB251561
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