Microsoft KB Archive/324174

= Event ID 1054 Is Logged in the Application Event Log =

Article ID: 324174

Article Last Modified on 12/3/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, 64-Bit Datacenter Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q324174



For a Microsoft Windows XP Professional version of this article, see 298656.



SYMPTOMS
The following event may be logged in the Application event log:

Event ID: 1054

Source: Userenv

Type: Error

Description:

Windows cannot obtain the domain controller name for your computer network. (The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted). Group Policy processing aborted.

The client computer may also experience an extremely slow logon.



CAUSE
This behavior may occur if the address for the configured preferred DNS server on the client is invalid or unreachable.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, correct the DNS address in the Internet Protocol (IP) properties:
 * 1) Open Network Connections in Control Panel.
 * 2) Right-click Local Area Connection, and then click Properties.
 * 3) Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click Properties.
 * 4) Type the correct DNS address in the Preferred DNS server box.
 * 5) Click OK.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.

Keywords: kbprb kbprod2web KB324174

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