XCCC: Cannot Remove Instant Messaging Unless Domain Controller Is Present (252104)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server

This article was previously published under Q252104

SYMPTOMS

If you use the Active Directory Installation Wizard (Dcpromo.exe) to remove Active Directory, you are not able to remove the Instant Messaging service. The removal process does not proceed unless the domain controller is present and available.

CAUSE

This issue occurs because Exchange 2000 must have access to Active Directory.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed at the beginning of this article.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:4/25/2005
Keywords:kbbug kberrmsg kbnofix KB252104