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Event ID 2012 - The server has encountered a network error 

In general, Event ID 2012  indicated there is a connectivity or name resolution problems.

Possible Causes and Solution:

1. Upgrade the NIC drive.

2. Re-configure the NIC settings, for example, re-set the NIC speed to match the switch/hub/router speed.

3. Determine the optimal MTU

4. Try another NIC.

5. Check the DNS and WINS settings.

6. Make sure the DC is not running on a multihomed computer.

7. Install a WINS server if you have WAN or VPN.

8. If you don’t use IPX, remove it from the computer.

8. If you do need IPX, check for the IPX protocol and the Btrieve applications on the server. For additional information, see the following article or articles in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 195641 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/195641/EN-US/) Btrieve, IPX, and Event ID 2012

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