Active directory computer lookup Unknown error (0x80005000)

[Paul_M]

I see this error: Active directory computer lookup Unknown error (0x80005000)

Is this a dns configuration error or firewall?

[Hemoco]

If the name is correct then the user running the service cannot lookup this account is active directory for some reason. (most likely permissions)

[Paul_M]

Yes the correct netbios name. For privacy reasons it is not wise to displaythe fqdn. If needed I can email it to you. I can ping it by name and by ip.

[Hemoco]

Is vhsserv02 the correct name of the domain?
Is VHSSERV25 the correct name of the workstation?

[Paul_M]

23-5-2009 9:22:09: vhsserv02\VHSSERV25$ Active directory computer lookup Unknown error (0x80005000)
version 3.5.1.13

[Hemoco]

Could you give the full error please (with the real computername in it)
Are you using version 3.5.1?

[Paul_M]

All pc's shown in the list are in the AD en the DC is present. I can do a nslookup to the dc. No problem

[Hemoco]

This error means:

0x80005000 ("The specified directory service attribute or value does not exist").

It's possible that the computer is not in active directory or the GC is not available at that time.