Re: Server hangs then locks!



In news:A1D4E8AA-B774-4B25-9DBD-2126BD2FAF02@xxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Lar <Lar@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> I originally posted this question in 'server general' then found this
> catagory. Sorry for the dup. Really need some advise.
> What would be the cause of a Server2003 taking several hours to finish
> 'applying system settings'? Then, several services remain in a
> constant 'starting' or 'stopping' mode. DCPromo hangs because
> 'directory service replication' can't be stopped. When you click
> 'network connections' in control panel to inspect settings, the
> entire system locks up. A reboot is required then you must wait
> several hours to log on again. Ideas?

Hmmm, you mention that the server hangs on DC promo. Are you installing and
how?

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