Event ID - 8256

Event Id8256
SourceMicrosoft-Windows-IDMU-Psync
DescriptionError completing registry key change notification. Error=%1.
Event Information According to Microsoft :

Cause :

This event is logged when error completing registry key change notification.

Resolution :

Restart the Windows-based computer

Very rarely, Password Synchronization reports that an internal application error occurred with the SetNotify function call, and that the Windows to UNIX Password Synchronization Service cannot operate normally. Restarting the Windows-based computer on which Password Synchronization is installed typically clears the error.

To restart the computer:
  • Click Start , click the arrow next to the Lock button, and then click Restart .
Verify :

The Windows to UNIX password synchronization service is functioning normally in the absence of any of the following messages in Event Viewer. If any of the following messages are logged in Event Viewer, the service cannot function normally.
  • IDMU Password Synchronization event 16388
  • IDMU Password Synchronization event 8194
  • IDMU Password Synchronization event 8193
Reference LinksEvent ID 8256 from Microsoft-Windows-IDMU-Psync

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