A hotfix is available to enable the Computational Proof functionality to obtain a list of RFC 2821 recipients from a computer that is running Windows Server 2003 (922105)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Enterprise Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
  • Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition

SUMMARY

This article describes a hotfix that you can apply to enable the Computational Proof functionality of the Intelligent Message Filter (IMF) to work correctly. This functionality lets you obtain a list of RFC 2821 recipients from a computer that is running Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) includes IMF version 2. IMF version 2 uses SmartScreen technology. IMF version 2 also provides a framework to enable the Computational Proof functionality. Computational Proof reduces the chance that legitimate e-mail messages are interpreted as unsolicited commercial e-mail (UCE).

Note UCE is also known as spam.

The Computational Proof functionality requires access to a list of RFC 2821 recipients to work correctly. However, Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 does not expose the ability to obtain a list of RFC 2821 recipients.

Hotfix information

A supported hotfix is now available from Microsoft, but it is only intended to correct the problem that is described in this article. Only apply it to systems that are experiencing this specific problem. This hotfix may receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next Windows Server 2003 service pack that contains this hotfix.

To resolve this problem immediately, contact Microsoft Product Support Services to obtain the hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Product Support Services telephone numbers and information about support costs, visit the following Microsoft Web site:Note In special cases, charges that are ordinarily incurred for support calls may be canceled if a Microsoft Support Professional determines that a specific update will resolve your problem. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for the specific update in question.

Prerequisites

You must have Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) installed to apply this hotfix. For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

889100 How to obtain the latest service pack for Windows Server 2003

Additionally, to enable the functionality that this hotfix provides, you must apply the Exchange Server 2003 hotfix that is described in the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

912064 Exchange Server 2003 does not expose the ability to obtain a list of RFC 2821 recipients to enable the Computational Proof functionality to work correctly

Restart requirement

You do not have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. However, the Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) Admin Service and all its dependent services are automatically stopped and then restarted.

Hotfix replacement information

This hotfix does not replace any other hotfix.

File Information

The English version of this hotfix has the file attributes (or later file attributes) that are listed in the following table. The dates and times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). When you view the file information, it is converted to local time. To find the difference between UTC and local time, use the Time Zone tab in the Date and Time item in Control Panel.Windows Server 2003, 32-bit x86 versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Smtpsvc.dll6.0.3790.2748483,32817-Jul-200621:19x86
Windows Server 2003, 64-bit x64 versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Smtpsvc.dll6.0.3790.2748669,18417-Jul-200621:36x64
Windows Server 2003, 64-bit IA-64 versions
File nameFile versionFile sizeDateTimePlatform
Smtpsvc.dll6.0.3790.27481,265,66417-Jul-200621:36IA-64

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

MORE INFORMATION

For more information, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

824684 Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates


Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/18/2006
Keywords:kbWinServ2003preSP2fix kbBug kbfix kbQFE kbhotfixserver kbpubtypekc KB922105 kbAudITPRO