RE: sbs 2k3 reset password failure / vpn not working.

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From: Kendrick (Kendrick_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 03/27/05 

Date: Sun, 27 Mar 2005 09:51:02 -0800

I found when running ntdsutil / file /info that i was missing the backup
copy of my database. I created a new backup and am now able to change
passwords I have not tryed the vpn yet, I am hoping this fixes my AD problems

"Kendrick" wrote:

> I am having a problem with active directory im assuming. when I go to change
> a users password it gives me a error "Windows cannot complete the password
> change for Fred because: The sysem cannot find the file specified"
>
> I am also not able to login to the vpn now either. the process for logging
> in times out. only error showed in logs is "MrxSmb event id: 3019
> The redirector failed to determine the connection type." this error only
> started showing up after I found I couldent change passwords. I am unshure
> if they are related but suspect so.

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