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MicrosoftWindows Win32Error code

8557

ERROR_DS_MACHINE_ACCOUNT_QUOTA_EXCEEDED

Alternative forms: 0x0000216D · 0x216D · ERROR_DS_MACHINE_ACCOUNT_QUOTA_EXCEEDED · 0x8007216D

What does this code mean?

Code 8557 · An issue reported by Windows Win32.

Official explanation · Original text

Your computer could not be joined to the domain. You have exceeded the maximum number of computer accounts you are allowed to create in this domain. Contact your system administrator to have this limit reset or increased.

Troubleshooting and diagnostic links

First check that the document's product, version, and environment match your situation.

Source and terms of use

System Error Codes (8200-8999) (WinError.h) ↗

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Checked on: 2026-11-12

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