Q196395: XADM: DS_E_UNABLE_TO_PROCEED While Opening Admin Program

Article: Q196395
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): WinNT:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 05-MAY-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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SYMPTOMS
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After restoring an Exchange Server directory to an offline recovery server, it
is possible to receive a DS_E_UNABLE_TO_PROCEED error message when you open the
Exchange Server Administrator program.

CAUSE
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The restored server and the original backup server do not have matching service
pack levels.

WORKAROUND
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To work around this problem, install the correct service pack on the recovery
server.

Additional query words: admin restore

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbExchangeSearch kbExchange500 kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2
Version           : WinNT:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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