WFWG Err Msg: The Postoffice Is Already Being Managed By...

 Last reviewed: May 16, 1995
Article ID: Q101347
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups version 3.1

SYMPTOMS

When you run the Workgroup Mail application included in Windows for Workgroups 3.1 for the first time, you may receive the following message 

   The postoffice is already being managed by <XXX>. Try again later.
where <XXX> is the name of the actual Workgroup Postoffice administrator.

WORKAROUND

Close the Postoffice Manager and then try again.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in the Workgroup Mail application included with Windows for Workgroups version 3.1.

MORE INFORMATION

Steps to Reproduce Problem

  1. Open the Postoffice Manager.

  2. Select a user and choose Details.

  3. Go to another machine that has not started Workgroup Mail and start it the application.

  4. When asked whether to connect to an existing postoffice or to create a new Workgroup Postoffice, choose to connect to an existing postoffice.

  5. Select the correct postoffice and choose OK.

  6. When asked if you have an account on the postoffice, choose No.

  7. Enter your account details and choose OK.

KBCategory: kbnetwork kbtool kberrmsg
KBSubcategory: wfw wfwg
Additional reference words: 3.10 3.1 wgpo post office administrator

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Last reviewed: May 16, 1995
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