Error Message "The Directory Operation Is Still in Progress" in Printer Sharing Dialog Box (268545)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
This article was previously published under Q268545 SYMPTOMS On a domain controller, member server, or workstation in a
Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory domain, the Sharing tab of the Printer Properties dialog box displays the following error message below the
List in the Directory check box:
The Directory operation is still in progress. CAUSE The Domain Name System (DNS) server address in the TCP/IP
settings of the computer is not set correctly or the DNS server is not set up
correctly.
RESOLUTION You must correct the DNS setting so that it points to a DNS
server that contains a copy of the DNS zone for the Active Directory
domain. For more troubleshooting information about DNS configuration
for Active Directory, see the following Microsoft Knowledge Base articles:
237675 Setting Up the Domain Name System for Active Directory
241505 SRV Records Missing After Implementing Active Directory and DNS
241515 How to Verify the Creation of SRV Records for a Domain Controller
MORE INFORMATION Active directory is unable to resolve the location of the
Active Directory resources from the DNS server and is continuing to attempt to
contact a Domain Controller to publish the printer.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 1/20/2006 |
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| Keywords: | kberrmsg kbprb KB268545 |
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