Error 8211 - Error Code 0x2013

Windows Error Message 8211: 'ERROR_DS_RIDMGR_INIT_ERROR'

Failure initializing the daemon to receive password changes. %rerror = %1
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Description of ErrorThe Windows Error 8211 can occur after a Windows 2000-based DC is downgraded to a member server status by employing the Dcpromo.exe process. When users run Dcpromo.exe on a Microsoft Windows 2000-based domain controller, they will encounter the error event that may be recorded in the event log. The NIS server and the NIS service server may also not function correctly or may not start. The Windows Error 8211 error can also make the Windows unable to create a thread for receiving UNIX-based password change notifications.

Troubleshooting Error 8211

THE PROBLEMSome of the problems caused by the Windows Error 8211 may include failure in initializing the daemon for receiving password changes, thread creation and password synchronization problems and Windows socket failure.Errors on your system may be caused by invalid registry entries and outdated or corrupt drivers.
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THE SOLUTIONThere are various steps that might be taken when the Error 8211 occurs. One of them is to use the SFU 2.0 MSI Wizard to remove the NIS Server before demoting the Windows 2000-based domain controller. The user can also restore the system as a server for SFU NIS, upgrade the server back to a domain controller and reinstall SFU NIS.
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