Error Message: Query Contains Phrase Composed Entirely of Noise Words (281541)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Index Server 2.0

This article was previously published under Q281541

SYMPTOMS

If you run a query that includes a noise word, you may receive the following error message:
Query contains phrase composed entirely of noise words.
This error message occurs even if you use the "OR" operator.

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 Windows 2000 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
 ------------------------------------------------------------
 5/4/2001   05:54p   5.0.2195.3581  1,417,488    Query.dll
				

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Index Server version 2.0.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:10/6/2005
Keywords:kbHotfixServer kbQFE kbprb KB281541