SMTPSVC May Strip Message Body When Message Contains BCC

ID: q216160

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Commercial Internet System version 2.0

SYMPTOMS

The Microsoft Commercial Internet System (MCIS) version 2.0 SMTPSVC service on a computer running Windows NT version 4.0 Service Pack 4 may strip the message body when a message contains bcc information.

CAUSE

The message body is only stripped if the bcc information immediately precedes the message body contents.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, obtain the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0 or the individual software update. For information on obtaining the latest service pack, please go to:

http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/ServicePacks/

Q152734 How to Obtain the Latest Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack

For information on obtaining the individual software update, contact Microsoft Product Support Services. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services phone numbers and information on support costs, please go to the following address on the World Wide Web:

http://www.microsoft.com/support/supportnet/overview/overview.asp

WORKAROUND

To work around this problem, avoid the use of bcc information with messages delivered.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Commercial Internet System version 2.0. This problem was first corrected in Windows NT version 4.0 Service Pack 5.

MORE INFORMATION

Additional query words: mcis hotfix hot fix qfe quick engineering patch

Keywords : nt4sp5fix
Version : winnt:2.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbbug