OL97: Encrypted Message Copies without Password Prompt

 Last reviewed: January 19, 1998
Article ID: Q173868
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Outlook 97

SYMPTOMS

When you drag an encrypted message from your Microsoft Outlook 97 Inbox to the Windows desktop, there is no request for a password.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Outlook 97. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

MORE INFORMATION

Although a password is not requested when you move the message, if you attempt to open it, its integrity is retained and you must type the correct password to complete the process.

Additional query words: security encryption compromise protected
Keywords : Gnlsec
Version : WINDOWS:97
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug
Solution Type : kbpending

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Last reviewed: January 19, 1998
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