Event ID 3216 - System Error 53 Occurred

ID: Q159926

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 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 : kbnetwork nttcp NTSrvWkst
Version : WinNT:3.5,3.51,4.0
Platform : winnt
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: January 30, 1999
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