Hello stefan pienaar,
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This error message indicates that there was an issue with loading advanced audit configuration due to domain connectivity problems.
Here are some steps you could follow to troubleshoot the issue:
1.Check Domain Connectivity:
Ensure your machine is properly connected to the domain network. Try to ping the domain controller to see if it's reachable:
Open Command Prompt. Type ping <domain controller> and press Enter.
2.Verify DNS Settings:
Ensure that your DNS settings are correctly pointing to the domain controller.
You can check your DNS settings by: Opening Command Prompt. Typing ipconfig /all and pressing Enter. Looking for the DNS Servers listed.
3.Synchronize Time: Ensure that your machine's time is synchronized with the domain controller. Open Command Prompt and type w32tm /resync to resynchronize the time.
4.Group Policy: There might be a Group Policy issue causing this error.
Open Command Prompt as an administrator and run gpupdate /force.
5.Check Event Viewer for Detailed Logs: Open Event Viewer (eventvwr.msc).
Navigate to "Windows Logs" -> "System" and "Application" to check for related errors and warnings.
6.Rejoin the Domain (if necessary): As a last resort, you might try to leave and rejoin the domain: Open System Properties (Right-click on This PC -> Properties -> Change settings). - Click on the "Change" button in the "Computer Name" tab. Choose "Workgroup" and apply, then restart your machine. After the restart, go back and choose "Domain" to rejoin the domain.
I hope the information above is helpful.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let us know.
Best Regards,
Daisy Zhou
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