Q302923: Using Wrong Case In Password Allows Sign-in To MSN Explorer 6.0,

Article: Q302923
Product(s): The Microsoft Network
Version(s): 6.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 26-JUN-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- The Microsoft Network version 6.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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You start MSN Explorer 6.0, and then sign in to a Hotmail.com account using a
password with the wrong case (for example, you use upper-case instead of lower).
You can sign in to MSN Explorer, but e-mail and Online Buddies do not function.

CAUSE
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You must type the password in the correct case for Online Buddies and e-mail to
function.

RESOLUTION
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In the upper-right corner of the screen, click Sign Out, and then sign back in,
using the correct password.

Additional query words: kbimu; MSN Explorer

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMSNSearch kbMSN610 kbMSNExplorer
Version           : :6.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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