Event ID - 4013

Event Id4013
SourceDNS
DescriptionThe DNS server was unable to open the Active Directory. This DNS server is configured to use directory service information and cannot operate without access to the directory. The DNS server will wait for the directory to start. If the DNS server is started but the appropriate event has not been logged, then the DNS server is still waiting for the directory to start. Data: 0000: f5 25 00 00
Event Information
CAUSE: This behavior can occur if you lock the system partition and remove the Everyone group from various locations.
RESOLUTION: To resolve the behavior, reset system default file permissions: Set environment variables At a command prompt, run the following commands:
cd \winnt\security\templates
secedit /configure /cfg "setup security.inf" /db ss.sdb /log ss.log /verbose

secedit /configure /cfg basicdc.inf /db basicdc.sdb /log basicdc.log /verbose

Restart the computer.
Reference Links DNS, Intersite Messaging, Global Catalog, NTFRS, and "Invalid Credentials" Error Messages on Domain Controller

DNS Server Does Not Start with DBCS Domain Names

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