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Q129284: Automated Setup Does Not Install BDC

Article: Q129284
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.5 3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbtool
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51 
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SYMPTOMS
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Computer Profile Setup (CPS) and Unattended Setup fail to install a backup
domain controller (BDC). Setup configures the machine as a primary domain
controller (PDC) rather than as a BDC.

CAUSE
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NTLANMAN.INF performs an incomplete comparison of the variable STF_AUTOPRIMARY.

    ifstr(i) $(!STF_AUTOPRIMARY) != ""
        set NCPA_CMD_LINE = $(NCPA_CMD_LINE)" /t STF_AUTOPRIMARY = YES"
        endif

RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem, edit your answer file before using it to install
Windows NT Server. Change the line that reads:

  !AutoPrimary =    "no"

to

  !AutoPrimary =     ""

If you are running CPS, make the above modification to
%SYSTEMROOT%\SYSTEM32\DEFAULTS.INF on the Distribution share after running
UPLODPRF.EXE, but before running WINNTP.EXE.

STATUS
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Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.5 and 3.51.
We are researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: prodnt setupmgr.exe

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Keywords          : kbtool 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS351search kbWinNTS350search
Version           : 3.5 3.51

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