BUG: xp_sendmail With @query Leaves Temporary Files on Server

 Last reviewed: April 8, 1997
Article ID: Q151545

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SQL Server, versions 6.0 & 6.5
BUG#: 15268

SYMPTOMS

If xp_sendmail is run with a query and @attach_results is true, temporary files will be left in the System32 directory where Windows NT is installed.

WORKAROUND

  1. Use the optional parameter @attachments to specify the file name and only one file will be left in the System32 directory.

  2. Use the optional parameter @attachments to specify the file path to a temporary directory for easy cleanup later.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft SQL Server versions 6.0 and 6.5. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: xp_startmail @query
Keywords : kbbug6.00 kbbug6.50 SSrvProg
Version : 6.0 6.5
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: April 8, 1997
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