NETLOGON Fails with Valid Directory, Correct Permissions (97447)
This article was previously published under Q97447
SUMMARY
NETLOGON can sometimes fail to load, even though the path specified
for scripts points to a valid directory, permissions are correctly
set, and there are no bad disk sectors. It fails because the userpath
must have a directory under it called scripts.
SYMPTOMS
When the primary domain controller tries to load the NETLOGON service, it
causes error NET3056, followed by a message that the path specified in the
userpath or scripts does not match (NET5600).
During a boot, if you try to start the Server service and NETLOGON fails,
then Server fails also. Trying to start NETLOGON first brings up a message
that the Server is not started and a prompt to enter (Y/N) for starting it.
If you enter Y, Server service starts but NETLOGON continues to fail.
This problem has been reported when the path specified for scripts in the
LANMAN.INI file points to a valid directory with proper permissions
according to the manual, and when CHKDSK does not locate any bad disk
sections.
CAUSE
The path specified in userpath must have a directory under it called
"scripts," or NETLOGON will not start.
RESOLUTION
Create the necessary subdirectory. For example, if
userpath = accounts\users
then you must create a subdirectory called
<lanroot>\accounts\users\scripts
| Modification Type: |
Major |
Last Reviewed: |
7/30/2001 |
| Keywords: |
KB97447 |
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