I am also getting the same error message and i am using Windows Server 2008 R2 (only available in x64 ). So what should i do to rectify this error without reinstalling the OS. I want to make it a domain controller. Thanks and Regards, CryptBala.

I am also getting the same error message and i am using Windows Server 2008 R2 (only available in x64 ). So what should i do to rectify this error without reinstalling the OS. I want to make it a domain controller. Thanks and Regards, CryptBala.

Hi, Did you run "dcpromo" directly or run Server Manager to install AD role? Please open %SystemRoot%\Debug folder, find Dcpromoui.Log and Dcpromo.log (if exist) and use Windows Live SkyDrive (http://www.skydrive.live.com/) to upload the file and then give me the download address. Thanks.This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights.

http://cid-4227df45cb553238.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/CryptBala/dcpromoui.log Please do the needful

Thanks for your interest in resolving the issue.

what should i do now..

Hello, I have the same issue. I run dcpromo directly from the command prompt. Certifications: MCSA 2003 MCSE 2003

Ive the same problem here !Eduardo Trombini MCTS - 2008 network infraestructure MCP - 2003

hmm.. i just get off the domain, and run dcpromo in "workgroup" .. WORKS !TrombiniBrazil :-DEduardo Trombini MCTS - 2008 network infraestructure MCP - 2003

I´ve the same problem here !

jayyip , put the machine in workgroup and try again.Eduardo Trombini MCTS - 2008 Active Directoty | MCTS - 2008 Network Infraestructure | MCP - 2003 |

i setup this tools to fix it http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=b4d90b06-c27d-4483-bc1f-04d43fa7b293&DisplayLang=zh-tw

hi, did you manage to fix your issue with ad-ds binaries? i am having the same issue, tried downloading the tool that jayip linked to but found that it was for windows vista. this is really bugging me.

trying put the machine in a workgroup before promove it.Eduardo Trombini MCTS - 2008 Active Directoty | MCTS - 2008 Network Infraestructure | MCP - 2003 |

For anyone who also searches for a solution for this, set the Remote Registry Service to start automaticly if you disabled it. Reboot and run dcpromo again. Worked for me ;-)