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Q162354: XADM: DS_E_COMMUNICATIONS_PROBLEM Running ISINTEG -PATCH

Article: Q162354
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0 5.0 5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kberrmsg
Last Modified: 17-APR-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
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SUMMARY
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When you run the Microsoft Exchange Information Store Integrity Checker
(Isinteg.exe) with the -PATCH option, the following error message appears:

  The private store could not be updated.
  Reason : DS_E_COMMUNICATIONS_PROBLEM

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, start the Microsoft Exchange Server Directory Service.
This service is required when running Isinteg.exe with the -PATCH option.
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Keywords          : kberrmsg 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0 5.0 5.5

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