Netlogon Event 3051, with Invalid Registry Entry in Event Viewer (245086)

RESOLUTION

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To resolve this issue, delete and then re-create the Scripts registry value:

1. Start Registry Editor (Regedt32.exe), and then locate the following registry key:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
   					

2. Locate and delete the Scripts value.
3. Quit Registry Editor, and then restart the computer.
4. Start Registry Editor, and then re-create the Scripts value:
   1. Locate the following registry key:

      HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netlogon\Parameters
      						

   2. On the Edit menu, click Add Value.
   3. In the Value Name box, type Scripts.
   4. In the Data Type box, click REG_EXPAND_SZ, and then click OK.
   5. In the String box, type the following path, and then click OK:

      %SystemRoot%\System32\Repl\Import\Scripts

      NOTE: Make sure you type this path correctly. If the path is incorrect, Event Viewer may report the following event after you restart the computer:
      Event 5706
      Netlogon could not create share c:\winnt\system32\repl\import\scripts. The Following error occurred: The System could not find the path specified.
5. Quit Registry Editor, and then restart the computer.