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Theodoric · 24-10-2009, 15:34

When you create a new mailbox, as well as the name of the mailbox the process insists that you enter a first name and last name and won't let you proceed without doing so. The exact words used are:

2. Choose the first name and last name of the user's mailbox. This information will be used for the mailbox profile.

Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly does this mean? I've just given the the mailbox a name in Step 1. Mailboxes don't have first and last names, they just have a single name. You can satisfy it by entering any old rubbish, but what exactly is the point of it? And where exactly can I find this mailbox profile - I can't see any obvious sign of it?

I've got to admit that I'm baffled by this.

24-10-2009, 15:34	#1
Theodoric Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: London Posts: 2,974	Why the need for first and last names when you create a new mailbox? When you create a new mailbox, as well as the name of the mailbox the process insists that you enter a first name and last name and won't let you proceed without doing so. The exact words used are: *2. Choose the first name and last name of the user's mailbox. This information will be used for the mailbox profile.* Pardon my ignorance, but what exactly does this mean? I've just given the the mailbox a name in Step 1. Mailboxes don't have first and last names, they just have a single name. You can satisfy it by entering any old rubbish, but what exactly is the point of it? And where exactly can I find this mailbox profile - I can't see any obvious sign of it? I've got to admit that I'm baffled by this.