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Q250265: Kernel32.dll Error Running AT Schedule Commands With Cmd.exe

Article: Q250265
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): winnt:4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 10-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to run the the AT Scheduler from a command prompt or a batch
file, you may receive the following error message:

  Initialization of dynamic link library c:\winnt\system32\KERNEL32.dll
  failed.

  Process is terminating abnormally

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur when the Schedule service is configured to log on
through a service account, and you change the account password in User Manager
for Domains but not in the Schedule service in Control Panel.

RESOLUTION
==========

To resolve this behavior, change the password of the service account for the
Schedule service in Control Panel to match the password specified for the
account in User Manager for Domains. Follow these steps:

1. In Control Panel, double-click Services.

2. Select Schedule, and then click Startup.

3. Change the password in the Password and Confirm Password boxes to exactly
  match the password specified for the account in User Manager For Domains, and
  click OK.

4. Click Close to close the Services dialog box.

MORE INFORMATION
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If the service account belongs to another domain, add the service account to the
Administrators local group in your domain.

Additional query words:

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400
Version           : winnt:4.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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