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Q183670: XADM: Setup Fails with DS_E_INSUFFICIENT_ACCESS_RIGHTS

Article: Q183670
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage exc4 exc5
Last Modified: 20-NOV-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run Microsoft Exchange Server version 4.0 or 5.0 Setup, you may receive
the following error message:

  DS_E_INSUFFICIENT_ACCESS_RIGHTS

When joining an existing site after selecting to join an existing site, you may
receive a Stop error message:

  Microsoft Exchange Server Setup
  Failed to connect to the server 'SERVERNAME' with the following error.
  You do not have permissions required to complete the operation.
  Microsoft Exchange Directory
  ID no. DS_E_INSUFFICIENT_ACCESS_RIGHTS

WORKAROUND
==========

To work around this problem, install the RPC Configuration Service in Networks
under Control Panel.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          : kbusage exc4 exc5 
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : winnt:4.0,5.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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