starting wds error 1297

Question

I am installing WDS as part of an MCITP course. standalone WDS acting as Domain controller and DHCP/DNS.

WDS is conigured but I cannot start the service, I am getting error 1297.

I have tried

Setting Log on as account to my Domain Administrator account/Another
Super User account Set my Remote Install folder for Everyone access
Checked IP and DNS were set up correct
WDS has been configured

I see from another thread I need to add assign the right through Domain Controller Security Policy? How do I do this? I cannot see the option in gpmc.msc

Dupe? http://serverfault.com/questions/203595/cannot-start-wds-service — Ryan Ries, Feb 06 '13 at 21:40
Yep seen that one but it didn't help as I am not sure how to apply the fix - don't want to dig up an old thread. — Ninja2k, Feb 06 '13 at 21:45

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Feb 07 '13 at 07:58

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This occurs because the NETWORK SERVICE account is not granted the appropriate user rights.

Look into this article on MS, if the server is not a DC, use Method 1 or Method 2. If the server is a domain controller, use Method 3 or Method 4.

Don't get confused that article is about Terminal Services, instructions there apply to any service (any service that is configured to start by using the NETWORK SERVICE account may experience similar symptoms).

answered Feb 07 '13 at 07:58

Volodymyr Molodets

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It worked! Outstanding. Thank you for that you are a life saver. – Ninja2k Feb 07 '13 at 14:38
Good to hear that! – Volodymyr Molodets Feb 07 '13 at 14:39

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