| Event Id | 3206 |
| Source | Replicator |
| Description | The replicator can not update directory C:\Winnt\System32\Repl\Import (or (C:\Winnt\System32\Repl\Import \Scripts)(by default). It has tree integrity and is the current directory for some processes. |
| Event Information | The Replicator Service of a directory replication import computer posts the following Event 3206 error. CAUSE: Possible causes include: The NETLOGON share is accessed/connected by a user or process at the times when replication tries to run. The import folder is in use by another process at the times the errors are occurring. The import directory is locked. This message also gets generated when the Wait Until Stabilized check box is selected in the Replicator service, and a process, such as Windows NT Explorer is opening and viewing that directory. RESOLUTION: Check the NETLOGON share and the REPL$ share to ensure no one, except the Replicator Service Account has a connection to the share. From the Control Panel Server tool, click In Use to check any invalid connections to the NETLOGON Share and REPL$ share. Or from Server Manager for Domains, select the import server and the click In Use to check any invalid connections to either share. Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel, then double-click the Server icon. Click In Use to check any invalid connections to the NETLOGON share and REPL$ share. -or- From Server Manager for Domains, select the Import Server and then click In Use to check any invalid connections to either share. Check the lock status by clicking Manage under Import Directories in the Directory Replication dialog box. Remove Lock if a lock is posted.</p> |
| Reference Links | Event ID 3206 Replicator Cannot Update Directory |
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