Error Message: Error; Self-Registration Failed (295889)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Operations Manager 2000
This article was previously published under Q295889

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install Microsoft Operations Manager 2000 (MOM), you may receive the following error message:
Error; Self-registration failed.

CAUSE

This problem can occur if you attempt to use Setup to install MOM, but you are not a member of the Local Administrators group on the targeted computer. Setup attempts to register a .dll file that requires administrator rights.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, log off from the targeted computer, and then log on to the computer by using an account that is a member of the Local Administrators group. Then, you can complete the installation of MOM.

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:1/15/2006
Keywords:kberrmsg kbfix kbprb kbsetup KB295889
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