INFO: The "msdtc -remove" Command Shows Errors (240038)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft COM+ 1.0
  • Microsoft COM+ 1.5
This article was previously published under Q240038

SUMMARY

In Microsoft Distributed Transaction Coordinator (MS DTC), the "msdtc -remove" command is replaced with the "msdtc -uninstall" command in Microsoft Windows 2000 or Microsoft Windows XP.

The "msdtc -remove" command is used to switch default transaction manager from local computer to a remote computer. With the COM+ version of MS DTC, the correct way to use this feature is through the Component Services Explorer, by setting the default coordinator feature.

When the "msdtc -remove" command is run, an error is reported in the application event log. This error says to use the Component Services Explorer to change the location of the default coordinator.

MORE INFORMATION

Do the following to designate a remote system as the default transaction manager:
  1. In the console tree of the Component Services administrative tool, right-click the computer containing MS DTC, and then click Properties.
  2. In the Computer Properties dialog box, click the MSDTC tab.
  3. Clear the Use local Coordinator check box.
  4. In the Remote Host box, enter the remote system name.

    Or, click Select to display a list of all computers on the network, and then select the computer you want from the list.
  5. Click OK.
NOTE: To designate a remote MSDTC as your default transaction manager, you will need permissions to access registry of remote system.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/20/2002
Keywords:kbDSupport kbDTC kbinfo KB240038
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