Re: SBS 2k3 SMTP "Messages Pending Submission"

From: Victor (victor_at_yahoonomail.com)
Date: 10/12/04 

Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2004 20:07:44 -0400

"Percy Leslie" <percy@snows.demon.co.uk> wrote in message
news:7b50f84a.0410070950.4ad30509@posting.google.com...
> Incoming mail stuck in SMTP "Messages Pending Submission"
> For some weeks now have SBS 2k3 Premium server that on reboot will get
> incoming mail stuck in queue SMTP "Messages Pending Submission" It is
> using Trend CSM for SMB. Server is fully patched to date including
> Exchange 2003 sp1a and hotfix. This problem was present before the
> Exchange sp1a. All recommended files are excluded on Server for Trend.
> To free mail I try to stop SMTP mail service, which will not stop,
> then shut down machine and reboot. This clears all mail and runs
> faultlessly till next reboot, usually after Windows update patch
> install. No unusual messages in log. This is the only way that I can
> get e-mail flowing.
> Trolling thro Google it seems to be an issue so I downloaded Trend
> Support patch SMEX62-patch.exe. On trying to install error message as
> follows
> "Wrong Product Version - can only be installed if you are running
> Scanmail for Microsoft Exchange 6.2 (build 1098)"
>
> Checked our files all build 1075 so presumably we need patch to alter
> the build to higher than 1098. Our Version of Scanmail for Exchange is
> 6.21 Build 1075.
> Have been in touch with our Trend suppliers and given all above
> details, but no response from them. Incidently I have a test server
> on a separate domain installed as above and that also has the same
> problem, and can only free mail off as above workaround.
> Please can anyone advise of remedy or which patch to sort this issue?
>
> thanks Percy

I am having the exact same problem. The only way I have found to clear it is
a 2nd reboot.

Victor

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