Q182518: XADM: Exchange Server Setup.log File Is Unreadable In Wordpad

Article: Q182518
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): WINDOWS:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 04-APR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you attempt to open the Exchange Server Setup.log file in any other word-
processing application other than Notepad, the file will appear unreadable.

CAUSE
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The format of the Exchange Server Setup.log file was intended to be opened in
Notepad with the Fixedsys font.

WORKAROUND
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To make the Exchange Server Setup.log file partially readable, you can change
the font to a non-true type font (such as System or Fixedsys) by following these
steps:

1. In Wordpad (Write.exe), choose Select All from the Edit menu.

2. From the Format menu, select Font.

3. In the Font dialog box, choose the System font.

MORE INFORMATION
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If the Exchange Server Setup.log file is too large to be opened in Notepad, the
system will default to open the file in Wordpad if it is installed.

Additional query words: word boxes write.exe wordpad.exe notepad.exe

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WINDOWS:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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