XADM: Language Not Maintained with Cyrillic (KOI8-R) Messages

 Last reviewed: February 12, 1998
Article ID: Q178939
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 5.0 and 5.5

SYMPTOMS

When you send a message written in a Cyrillic (KOI8-R) language, and then another person receives the message, the properties for the message may indicate that a different language was used. This problem frequently occurs when Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 is installed on the Microsoft Exchange Server computer.

CAUSE

Microsoft Exchange Server does not properly handle messages written in Cyrillic (KOI8-R) languages. The Cyrillic (KOI8-R) character set is installed by Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0.

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           : WinNT: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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