Q98141: Replacing a Corrupted NET.ACC with Its Backup

Article: Q98141
Product(s): Microsoft LAN Manager
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Last Modified: 30-JUL-2001

SUMMARY
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There is no utility that can fix a corrupted NET.ACC file, but you can replace a
corrupted one with its uncorrupted backup copy.

Note: DON'T copy a NET.ACC file directly from a backup primary domain controller
(PDC) to the primary; it can cause problems. Instead, follow this procedure:

1. Change the primary PDC role to backup.

2. Promote a backup PDC to primary.

3. Bring the PDCs back up.

The NET.ACC is copied from the new primary to the new backup, making a NET.ACC
with all your accounts intact. You can then swap PDC roles again and be back in
business.

Additional query words: 2.00 2.10 2.10a 2.20

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