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- DOCUMENT:Q107549 04-MAR-1994 [W_NT]
- TITLE :Err Msg: Mail Could Not Connect to Mail Server
- PRODUCT :Windows NT
- PROD/VER:3.10
- OPER/SYS:WINDOWS
- KEYWORDS:
-
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
- The information in this article applies to:
-
- - Microsoft Windows NT operating system version 3.1
- - Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server version 3.1
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
- SYMPTOMS
- ========
-
- You may receive the following error message when you try to connect to a
- postoffice in Microsoft Mail for Windows for Workgroups or Windows NT from
- a Windows NT workstation:
-
- Mail could not connect to your mail server
-
- CAUSE
- =====
-
- If Mail for Windows for Workgroups is unable to find the MASTER.GLB file in
- the GLB subdirectory of the Mail postoffice directory structure, the error
- above is displayed. Mail is unable to find MASTER.GLB under the following
- conditions:
-
- - The Workgroup postoffice computer is unavailable.
- - The postoffice directory is not shared.
- - You are using the wrong workgroup postoffice name.
- - The workgroup postoffice name is invalid.
- - Serverpath= line in your Microsoft Mail registry key is incorrect.
-
- RESOLUTION
- ==========
-
- The following information describes these conditions in detail.
-
- Workgroup Postoffice Computer Unavailable
- -----------------------------------------
-
- To use Microsoft Mail for Windows for Workgroups, one workgroup computer
- must be set up as the postoffice. This computer handles user accounts and
- mail messages for the workgroup. To provide these services, the postoffice
- computer must contain the workgroup postoffice directory structure and it
- must be running in 386 enhanced mode
-
- NOTE: There can be only one postoffice per workgroup.
-
- The Postoffice Directory is Not Shared
- --------------------------------------
-
- If the postoffice computer is not sharing the postoffice directory
- structure, no one will be able to access the postoffice. Windows for
- Workgroups users will be able to work offline, but they will not be able to
- receive or send messages. Use File Manager to make sure the postoffice
- directory structure is being shared on the postoffice computer.
-
- Using Wrong Workgroup Postoffice Name
- -------------------------------------
-
- By default, the workgroup postoffice is named WGPO. However, in your
- workgroup, the name may be different. Make sure the name you are using for
- the postoffice is correct. (It should be the same as the share name on the
- workgroup postoffice computer.)
-
- Workgroup Postoffice Name is Invalid
- ------------------------------------
-
- By default, the workgroup postoffice is name WGPO. You can use another name
- provided that it doesn't exceed 8 characters and doesn't contain any
- spaces.
-
- For example, changing the share name from "WGPO" to "Post Ofc" (without the
- quotation marks) would cause unsuccessful connections. Make sure that the
- name each user is trying to connect to matches the name that was used as
- the share name on the postoffice computer.
-
- ServerPath= Line in Microsoft Mail Registry Key is Incorrect
- ------------------------------------------------------------
-
- When you log on, Mail for Windows for Workgroups checks the ServerPath=
- line your Microsoft Mail registry key to locate the postoffice computer and
- directory structure.
-
- If you are using universal naming convention (UNC) style path to refer to
- the postoffice computer, make sure the computer name and share name are
- correct. If you are not sure of the names, you can use File Manager to
- connect to the postoffice computer and verify the computer and share names.
-
- Another resolution may be to use a redirected driver letter (M for example)
- for your postoffice. You can do this by doing the following:
-
- 1. From File Manager, connect to the Workgroups Postoffice share. (Make
- sure that the Reconnect At Logon box is selected.)
-
- 2. Open the Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE) and go to the following Registry
- Key:
-
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Mail\Microsoft Mail
-
- WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-
- wide problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct
- them. Microsoft cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the
- use of Registry Editor can be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.
-
- 3. Highlight the ServerPath value and choose String from the Edit menu.
-
- 4. In the String filed, place the drive letter for the connection to the
- Workgroups Postoffice. For example, if you selected M for the drive
- letter of this connection, enter M:\ in the String field.
-
- 5. Quit Registry Editor.
-
- Additional reference words: 3.10 post office
- KBCategory:
- KBSubCategory: m32
-
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