Open services in windows 2003

Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Answered by:. Archived Forums. Windows Server General Forum. Sign in to vote. WindowsError: [Error ] The security descriptor structure is invalid.

This error message comes up when I open services. I am able to open Compmgmt. The Windows Resource Kit documentation mentions another utility svcacls. This is a documentation error. Skip to main content. This browser is no longer supported. Download Microsoft Edge More info. Contents Exit focus mode. Please rate your experience Yes No. Any additional feedback? Note You can use also the Secedit command-line tool to configure and analyze system security.

Note The user who runs this command must have administrator rights for it to complete successfully. If MachineName is omitted, the local machine is assumed. If DomainName is omitted, the local machine is searched for the account. But keep in mind they could be different for a reason - something needs specific permissions set on a service to work properly. That is why the closer the configurations of the bad versus good servers, the less chance you are changing something that will break something else.

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