Event ID 3216 - System Error 53 Occurred

Last reviewed: November 17, 1997
Article ID: Q159926

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0
Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, and 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you use TCP/IP on the network, directory replication fails with the following error in Event Viewer:

   Event ID 3216
   Source: Replicator
   Description: System error 53 occurred.

CAUSE

The WINS database has an incorrect or missing entry for the import or export server.

RESOLUTION

Ensure that WINS and/or LMHOSTS file contains proper entries for both the import and export servers.

Additional query words: path found tcp/ip scripts
Keywords : NTSrvWkst nttcp kbnetwork
Version : WinNT:3.5,3.51,4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb
Solution Type : kbworkaround

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Last reviewed: November 17, 1997
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