Event ID 16652 — Directory Services Restore Mode
Applies To: Windows Server 2008 R2
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An administrator can restart a domain controller into a special maintenance and diagnostic mode, which is known as Directory Services Restore Mode. An adminstrator can use this startup option to perform checks on the directory database, compact the database, or even completely restore the database.
Event Details
| Product: | Windows Operating System |
| ID: | 16652 |
| Source: | SAM |
| Version: | 6.0 |
| Symbolic Name: | SAMMSG_BOOT_TO_RESTORE_MODE |
| Message: | The domain controller is booting to directory services restore mode. |
Resolve
This is a normal condition. No further action is required.