Exchange Server - Problem sending PDF's.

Asked By RSteph

19-Nov-09 10:33 AM

I have got an access program that uses VB code to allow me to send serial
e-mails through my mail server. I can send e-mails without problem, I can
even include attachments; except when I try to send .pdf attachments. When I
try to do that, The e-mail goes out, but it does not include the attachment,
and it adds a block of random characters to the bottom of the e-mail. I am
getting reports from recipients that when they try to open the e-mails it
causes their computer to have issues.

I have been running some tests, and I am down to thinking that it is something
to do with how my e-mail server is handling PDF files as attachments. I have
some, but limited, experience with server/exchange management, so I was
wondering if anyone could give me some suggestions on things/setting to check
for potential problems. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

19-Nov-09 06:57 PM

Can you use OWA to send one of these PDF attachments to anyone? That will
tell you whether Exchange itself is having problems.

What about a POP or IMAP client configured to relay through the Exchange box
for SMTP?

You have not mentioned your version or SP levels of anything - remember to do
that as it can make a huge difference.