XCLN: Changing the Binding Order Of the Macintosh Client

• Microsoft Exchange Macintosh client, versions 4.0, 5.0

SUMMARY

You can change the binding order of the Microsoft Exchange client for Macintosh by editing the Exchange Preference file.

MORE INFORMATION

The Exchange Preference file is located in System Folder/Extensions. Copy the file for safekeeping by using the Command-D keystroke combination.

WARNING: Using ResEdit incorrectly can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall Microsoft Exchange Client for the Macintosh. Microsoft cannot guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of ResEdit can be solved. Use ResEdit at your own risk. Make a backup of your file before attempting to make changes.

Run ResEdit against the file, and open the STR# (Strings) resource. Open String ID 130 "Exchange provider." String 2 is the RPC binding order. Cut and paste to put NCACN_IP_TCP (TCP/IP) first in the binding order.

This change can often speed connection to the Exchange Server computer in strict TCP/IP environments. Also, by removing NCACN_AT_DSP (AppleTalk) you may prevent the Macintosh client from ever using AppleTalk for connecting to the Exchange Server computer.

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Keywords : XCLN
Version : WINDOWS:4.0,5.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto