Unable to Log On to PDC After Unsuccessful Installation of NetWare Directory Services, Error C00000DF Occurs (255201)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q255201

SYMPTOMS

After you remove an unsuccessful installation of Novell NetWare Directory Services on a primary domain controller (PDC) running Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0, you may be unable to log on to the PDC and you may receive an error message citing Error C00000DF.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when the files Samlib.dll, Samsrv.dll, and Winlogon.exe are the incorrect version.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, update the relevant files. Follow these steps:

  1. Perform a parallel installation, including the same service pack that is installed for the original installation.
  2. Start the computer to the parallel installation.
  3. Start Windows Explorer, and then view the following files to see whether their date/time stamps are correct for the service pack installed for the original installation of Windows NT:

    Samlib.dll

    Samsrv.dll

    Winlogon.exe

  4. Rename any of these files that do not have the correct date/time stamp, and then replace them with copies from the parallel installation.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/27/2002
Keywords:kbprb KB255201
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