Registry Subkey Already Exists When Reinstalling DSMN (160545)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q160545
IMPORTANT: This article contains information about editing the registry.
Before you edit the registry, make sure you understand how to restore it if
a problem occurs. For information about how to do this, view the "Restoring
the Registry" Help topic in Regedit.exe or the "Restoring a Registry Key"
Help topic in Regedt.32.exe.
SYMPTOMS
If you attempt to reinstall Directory Service Manager for NetWare
(DSMN) services, the following error may appear:
The registry subkey already exists.
CAUSE
If DSMN fails to install or if a portion of the registry is restored
from an out-of-date copy (example: an old Emergency Repair Disk), it
is possible that registry entries may be left behind that may prevent
reinstallation.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this condition, remove all registry components for DSMN and then
restart the computer. You should be able to reinstall the network service
after removing the associated registry keys.
WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious problems that
may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft cannot
guarantee that problems resulting from the incorrect use of Registry Editor
can be solved. Use Registry Editor at your own risk.
For information about how to edit the registry, view the "Changing Keys And
Values" Help topic in Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) or the "Add and Delete
Information in the Registry" and "Edit Registry Data" Help topics in
Regedt32.exe. Note that you should back up the registry before you edit it.
To remove the registry keys, perform the following steps:
- Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe) and go to the following keys:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CCS\Services\MSSYNC
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\MSSY - Select each key and, from the Edit menu, click delete.
- Quit Registry Editor and restart your computer.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 8/10/2001 |
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| Keywords: | kbnetwork kbprb KB160545 |
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