Microsoft KB Archive/225286

= Setup Computer Wizard Does Not Accept Non-Alphanumeric Characters =

Article ID: 225286

Article Last Modified on 8/6/2002

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.5

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This article was previously published under Q225286



SYMPTOMS
After you create a user name that contains non-alphanumeric characters, the Setup Computer Wizard does not continue past the Computer Name dialog box and the following error message is displayed:

is not a valid computer name. A valid name must:

1. Be at least one character, but no longer than 15.

2. Not have spaces.

3. Be standard alphanumeric characters.



CAUSE
This problem occurs because non-alphanumeric characters are not allowed.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue:
 * 1) When you receive the error message generated by the incorrect user name, click OK.
 * 2) Type a computer name that only uses alphanumeric characters. Only the following characters can be used:
 * 3) * A-Z
 * 4) * a-z
 * 5) * 0-9



STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server 4.5.



MORE INFORMATION
A user name can be created using non-alphanumeric characters. The Setup Computer Wizard automatically creates a machine account based on the previously typed user name. If the user name contains non-alphanumeric characters, Setup Computer Wizard attempts to create a computer name using non-alphanumeric characters, based on the information obtained from the user name entered.

Additional query words: smallbiz

Keywords: kbbug kbenv kbsetup kbpending KB225286

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