XADM: Error Message 0xc002054b: The Specified Domain Does Not Exist (247588)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Exchange Server 4.0
- Microsoft Exchange Server 5.0
- Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5
This article was previously published under Q247588 IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry. Before you
modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you understand how to restore
the registry if a problem occurs. For information about how to back up, restore, and edit the
registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS
When you access the Permissions tab by using the Exchange Server Administrator program, the following error message is displayed:
The specified domain did not exist.
Microsoft Windows NT
ID no: 0xc002054b
After you click OK, the Permissions tab has no information displayed.
CAUSE
This problem is caused by an invalid domain entry in the CachePrimaryDomain value in the following registry key:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
You can also view this invalid entry by using the Exchange Server Administrator program; on the Tools menu, click Options, click Permissions, and then click Default Windows NT domain.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this problem, you need to modify the registry key to reflect a valid domain. WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may
require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot guarantee that you can solve
problems that result from using Registry Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk. - Start the Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe).
- Locate the CachePrimaryDomain value under the following key in the registry:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Winlogon
NOTE: The above registry key is one path; it has been wrapped for readability. - On the Edit menu, click String , type a valid Microsoft Windows NT domain name, and then click OK.
- Quit the Registry Editor.
NOTE: If you change this entry by using the Exchange Server Administrator program, you do NOT modify this registry entry. If you return to the Permissions tab, the entry reverts to the invalid registry entry. You must modify the registry value.
Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 4/21/2005 |
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Keywords: | kbnofix kbprb KB247588 |
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