Setup Computer Wizard Does Not Accept Non-Alphanumeric Characters

• Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server version 4.5

SYMPTOMS

After you create a user name that contains non-alphanumeric characters, the Setup Computer Wizard does not continue past the Computer Name dialog box and the following error message is displayed:

Computername is not a valid computer name. A valid name must:

1. Be at least one character, but no longer than 15.
2. Not have spaces.
3. Be standard alphanumeric characters.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because non-alphanumeric characters are not allowed.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue:

1. When you receive the error message generated by the incorrect user name, click OK.



2. Type a computer name that only uses alphanumeric characters. Only the following characters can be used:



• A-Z



• a-z



• 0-9

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.5.

MORE INFORMATION

A user name can be created using non-alphanumeric characters. The Setup Computer Wizard automatically creates a machine account based on the previously typed user name. If the user name contains non-alphanumeric characters, Setup Computer Wizard attempts to create a computer name using non-alphanumeric characters, based on the information obtained from the user name entered.

Additional query words: smallbiz

Keywords : kbenv kbsetup
Version : winnt:4.5
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug