Q156431: XFOR: Error 71 When Using NT Server from MSDN Select CD

Article: Q156431
Product(s): Microsoft Exchange
Version(s): winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbusage exc4
Last Modified: 18-MAY-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- the operating system: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 
- Microsoft Exchange Server, versions 4.0, 5.0, 5.5 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you run Microsoft Exchange Server on Windows NT Server version 4.0, you
might see the following error:

  Error 71: No more connections can be made to this remote computer at this
  time because there are already as many connections as the computer can
  accept.

CAUSE
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One possible cause for this error is that the NT Server was installed from the
MSDN Select CD. This version of NT Server has a 10 client connection limit.

MORE INFORMATION
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For additional information on troubleshooting error 71, please see the following
articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q149522 System Error 71 and License Manager

  Q148967 Err Msg: "This Request Not Accepted by Network" on WFWG Client

  Q130631 Client License Assignment in Per Server Mode

Additional query words: license manager connect

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Keywords          : kbusage exc4 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTSsearch kbExchangeSearch kbExchange550 kbExchange400 kbZNotKeyword2 kbGraph500
Version           : winnt:4.0,5.0,5.5
Issue type        : kbprb

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