RE: 2003 DC hangs at Applying Computer Settings

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I just had the same problem. Here is what I posted today;

I have two Windows 2003 domain controllers. One is working fine, but the
domain controller on my better server will not boot past the "Applying
Computer settings" section. I can ping it, I can open computer management for
it from a different server and view the logs and services, but it will not
complete its boot cycle. The server can boot in safe mode and safe mode with
networking. There are not errors in the log files and the hardware is working
fine. Everything seems normal. I could use some help. Please advise.

I will try disabling the Network location Awareness service and see if that
works.

"Don Powell" wrote:

> I rebooted one of my 2 DCs and it just hung at Applying Computer Settings. I
> Googled this and found some posts that indicated I should boot in Safe Mode
> and disable the Network Location Awareness service. I did and the server
> booted. What causes this and should I leave NLA disabled or is this a
> symptom of a larger problem?
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