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Q130115: PC Adm: Err Msg: Notice 163 Failed to Complete Deinstallation

Article: Q130115
Product(s): Microsoft Mail For PC Networks
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 11-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Mail for PC Networks, version 3.2 
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SYMPTOMS
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If you remove the Directory Server in Admin, Config, DirSync, Options, you may
get the following error:

  Notice 163 Failed to complete deinstallation of directory server.

CAUSE
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The SRVCONF.GLB and MASTER.GLB file may be locked open.

RESOLUTION
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Remove the lock on the SRVCONF.GLB or MASTER.GLB file.


Additional query words: 3.20

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbMailSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbMailPCN320
Version           : WINDOWS:3.2

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