Machine Name in Message Header

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JMH

Does anyone know how to remove the machine name and other
data from the message header? It doesn't seem secure to
broadcast your machine name and DNS structure when
sending mail. I'm using Outlook with a POP3 account, not
with Exchange. Thanks.
 
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Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]

First, you couldn't control this from the client - the server does it.
Second, it is no security risk to do this - it's how SMTP mail works. What
are you worried about? Is your network protected from the Internet with a
good firewall, is everything kept patched, do you have good antivirus
software, etc etc etc?
 
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Guest

I know with Exchange you can masquerade the domain, can
you do anything with Outlook that just uses a standard
SMTP connection? I noticed in the registery that their is
a Machine Name variable, I tried changing it, but when
Outlook reopened, it changed it back. Thanks.
 
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Brian Tillman

I know with Exchange you can masquerade the domain, can
you do anything with Outlook that just uses a standard
SMTP connection?
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You can put whatever domain you please into your account's "E-mail address"
field.
 
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Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]

I know with Exchange you can masquerade the domain, can
you do anything with Outlook that just uses a standard
SMTP connection? I noticed in the registery that their is
a Machine Name variable, I tried changing it, but when
Outlook reopened, it changed it back. Thanks.
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You aren't running your own mail server, so you can't control this in your
client. Again, what is it you're worried about?
 
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Diane Poremsky [MVP]

Upgrade to Outlook 2003 - it doesn't use the machine name in the message id.
Otherwise, the information that is added to the header is controlled by the
SMTP server, not Outlook. You'll need to speak with your email administrator
to see if they can change it.

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Brian Tillman

Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]
But the real info will show up in the mail headers.
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Sure, but no mail client will pay any attaension to them, as far as
addressing is concerned. Only the Sender value is of any import to the
receiving mail client. Besides, most IP addresses are not static. The
person's IP address changes every time s/he connects to the ISP or it's a
NAT situation where the IP address is in one of the address ranges reserved
for local addresses that can't be reached from outside the router.
 
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