Automated Setup Does Not Install BDC (129284)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
This article was previously published under Q129284

SYMPTOMS

Computer Profile Setup (CPS) and Unattended Setup fail to install a backup domain controller (BDC). Setup configures the machine as a primary domain controller (PDC) rather than as a BDC.

CAUSE

NTLANMAN.INF performs an incomplete comparison of the variable STF_AUTOPRIMARY. 

     ifstr(i) $(!STF_AUTOPRIMARY) != ""
         set NCPA_CMD_LINE = $(NCPA_CMD_LINE)" /t STF_AUTOPRIMARY = YES"
         endif

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem, edit your answer file before using it to install Windows NT Server. Change the line that reads: 

   !AutoPrimary =    "no"

to 

   !AutoPrimary =     ""


If you are running CPS, make the above modification to %SYSTEMROOT%\SYSTEM32\DEFAULTS.INF on the Distribution share after running UPLODPRF.EXE, but before running WINNTP.EXE.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.5 and 3.51. We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:10/30/2003
Keywords:KB129284
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