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FRS_ERR_SERVICE_COMM
The file replication service cannot be contacted. The event log may have more information.
FRS_ERR_SERVICE_COMM is Win32 error 8006 (0x00001F46).
What to verify
Verify whether the client can reach the running NtFrs service and complete authenticated local RPC. Check NtFrs service state, RPC endpoint and binding result, and local/remote target name.
Likely causes
- NtFrs is stopped or starting.
- the RPC endpoint is unavailable.
- firewall or endpoint security blocks communication.
- the client connects to the wrong host or stale endpoint.
Troubleshooting steps
- Collect NtFrs service state.
- Record RPC endpoint and binding result.
- Correlate local/remote target name with the File Replication Service event log, Service Control Manager, Directory Service and Netlogon events, RPC diagnostics, and replica-set state.
Handling, retry, and recovery
Start and stabilize NtFrs, correct RPC access, and retry the management request only after an independent service query succeeds.
Related errors
FRS_ERR_AUTHENTICATION reaches the service but lacks authenticated RPC; this code can fail before authentication is established
Example
A management console targets a domain controller where NtFrs is disabled after DFSR migration. The tool is corrected to query DFS Replication instead of repeatedly contacting the obsolete service.
References
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