Event ID 3216 When Using the Replicator

Article ID: Q155237
Creation Date: 26-AUG-1996
Revision Date: 17-DEC-1996

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you use the Replicator, replication fails and the application log records the following event:

   Event ID: 3216
   Source  : REPLICATOR
   System error 5 has occurred.

CAUSE

This problem can occur when the replication service on the import server has been set to use an account that does not have read permission in the registry of the export server.

RESOLUTION

Make certain the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE key on the export server gives the replication account on the import server at least read permission. By default, everyone has read permission. Alternately, set the replication service to use the system account on all replicating machines.

To verify permissions on the export server, follow these steps:

In Registry Editor, select HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE on the export server.
On the Security menu, click Permissions.
Verify that the user account that starts the Replicator service on the import server has at least read permission for the key.

To check which account is being used to start the replication service on the import server, follow these steps:

Log on to the server and open Control Panel.
Double-click the Services icon, then click Directory Replicator.
Click Startup to view information about which account the service is using when it starts.

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