SMS: Error Message "Unexpected Error Creating the Unique ID File" (269774)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Systems Management Server 1.2
This article was previously published under Q269774

SYMPTOMS

When you run Smsls.bat or Runsms.bat on a client computer that is running either Windows 3.1, Windows 95 or Windows 98, number symbols (#) are displayed in cases where there are usually periods (.) moving across the screen. You may also receive the following error message:
Unexpected error creating the Unique ID file. Please contact your system Administrator for assistance.

CAUSE

This error message can occur if you have two Unique ID files in the \Logon.srv\Smsid folder.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, remove the file that has a lower value.

MORE INFORMATION

This error is commonly caused by incorrect permissions on the SMS_SHR share or the Smsid folder on the SMS logon server.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:4/13/2006
Keywords:kbClient kbprb kbSecurity kbServer kbsetup KB269774
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