XADM: Hyperlinks Composed in WordMail 97 Do Not Function

 Last reviewed: February 12, 1998
Article ID: Q178657
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 5.0 and 5.5

SYMPTOMS

Hyperlinks included in documents composed using WordMail 97 are not functional if the message is accessed through Outlook Web Access client or a POP3 client. Additionally, if the message is sent over the Internet, the hyperlink will become non-functional.

Hyperlinks (for example, http://www.microsoft.com) can normally be included in e-mail messages when you use an Exchange or Outlook client.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.0.

This problem has been corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.0. For information on obtaining the Service Pack, query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the spaces): 

   S E R V P A C K
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Exchange Server version 5.5. 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. 
Keywords          : kbbug5.00 kbfix5.00.sp2 XADM kbbug5.50
Version           : WINDOWS:5.0,5.5
Platform          : WINDOWS
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix kbpatch

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Last reviewed: February 12, 1998
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