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Hyper-V Troubleshooting: Error 0x80070057 while enabling replication

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Error Message

Hyper-V could not validate certificate with thumbprint '<Cert ThumbPrint>' in the Trusted Root certificate store of local computer. One or more arguments are invalid (0x80070057).

A valid certificate needs to be available in the Certificates(Local Computer)->Trusted Root Certification Authorities.

Possible Causes

Root certificate thumbprint provided in WMI/PS is invalid or does not exist.

Resolution

  1. Install a certificate in the trusted root store (on computer account).
  2. Edit the VM replication relationship and choose cert-based authentication and provide the installed certificate.