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Q151779: Error C0000034: The LsaOpenSecret Call Failed

Article: Q151779
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 3.51 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you are using the Services tool in Control Panel, and you attempt to modify
the startup options for the Directory Replicator service by selecting the
startup options "Log On As This Account" or "Log On As System Account," the
following error message appears:

  Cannot set the startup parameters for the Directory Replicator Service.
  Error 1057 occurred: The account name is invalid or does not exist

The following is written to the system log:

  Event ID#: 7005
  The LsaOpenSecret call failed with the following error: C0000034""


RESOLUTION
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To correct this problem:

WARNING: Using Registry Editor incorrectly can cause serious, system-wide
problems that may require you to reinstall Windows NT to correct them. Microsoft
cannot guarantee that any problems resulting from the use of Registry Editor can
be solved. Use this tool at your own risk.

1. Run Registry Editor (REGEDT32.EXE) to change the replicator ObjectName:

2. From the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE subtree, go to the following key:

  \System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Replicator

3. Select ObjectName: REG_SZ: LocalSystem or Domain\Account

4. From the Edit menu choose String.

5. Change ObjectName to LocalSystem or Domain\Account (whichever is opposite of
  what it currently is).

6. Click OK.

You should now be able to start the Directory Replicator service under the system
account security ID. The service should start without error.

For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base:

Q128488Error C0000035 the LsaCreateSecret Call Failed

Additional query words: prodnt 1069
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Keywords          : kbusage 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS351search
Version           : 3.51

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