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MicrosoftWindows Win32Error code

8562

ERROR_DS_SAM_INIT_FAILURE_CONSOLE

Alternative forms: 0x00002172 · 0x2172 · ERROR_DS_SAM_INIT_FAILURE_CONSOLE · 0x80072172

What does this code mean?

Code 8562 · An issue reported by Windows Win32.

Official explanation · Original text

Security Accounts Manager initialization failed because of the following error: %1. Error Status: 0x%2. Please click OK to shutdown the system. You can use the recovery console to diagnose the system further.

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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