PeteNetLive - KB0000139 - Event ID 8003

0000139

Dated

10/11/09

Revision

0.01

Event ID 8003

Problem

Event ID 8003

Solution

The master browser has received a server announcement from the computer <computername> that believes that it is the master browser for the domain on transport %3. The master browser is stopping or an election is being forced.

Cause:
Incorrect setting on Client PC fo the master browser

Fix:
Take note of what <clientname> is and go to that machine

Start > run > regedit {enter}
Navigate to
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters

Modify the MaintainServerList and/or the IsDomainMaster key to a value explained here:

MaintainServerList No This PC will not participate as a browser.

Make sure the following DOES NOT exist

IsDomainMaster True Designate this PC as the preferred master browser.

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