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Fix: LSA Database Contains an Internal Inconsistency
Check for recent changes and uninstall problematic apps
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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When working with drive mapping and network sharing, a lot can go wrong. Wireless networks aren’t as reliable as their wired counterparts. And an error that has been bugging users isThe local security authority database contains an internal inconsistency.
This affects all network drives, and users cannot access one or connect to it. The error also createsissues with network shares via Sambato Linux and other stations.
In some cases, users come across the message,Drive is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. The local security authority database contains an internal inconsistency. Keep reading to find out all about the problem!
Why is the network drive not accessible?
Here are a few reasons the network drive stopped working suddenly:
What can I do if the LSA database contains an internal inconsistency?
Before we move to the slightly tricky solutions, here are a few quick ones to try:
If none work, head to the fixes listed next.
1. Add ACL support to Samba
The solution is specific to cases where you worked out the network share using Samba and recently got ACL support. Auser sharedthat adding the following parameter to thesmb.conffile should fix things:[myshare]nt acl support = yes
Once done, make sure to restart the Samba service and reboot the connected devices for the changes to come into effect.
2. Clear your profile from HP ProtectTools
When facing issues accessing the network drive or logging into Windows, a quick solution is to remove the user profile from HP ProtectTools.
Just head to the dedicated section, clear the user profile, save the changes, and restart the computer. Most users managed to fixThe local security authority database contains an internal inconsistencyerror by deleting the profile in HP ProtectTools.
3. Uninstall conflicting applications
A third-party application with permission to modify the user credentials or network settings can often cause issues while accessing mapped drives. Based on our research, we found these two to commonly trigger the error:
4. Create a new user account
Several users reported that creating a new user account fixed things when they kept gettingThe local security authority database contains an internal inconsistencywhile signing into Windows. Just make sure to create an administrator account.
5. Uninstall recent Windows updates
When the problem first appeared after updating Windows,uninstalling that particular updateshould fix things as well. You may have to remove a few updates before actually identifying the culprit.
6. Perform a factory reset
If none of the solutions presented here work, it’s likely a tricky issue triggeringThe local security authority database contains an internal inconsistencyerror. Here, the only viable option is tofactory reset Windows.
Remember, this will delete the stored files (we recommend choosing the option for high effectiveness), so make sure youcreate a backupbeforehand. Also, after the reset, you will have to reconfigure the network setting and map the network drive, but it will get things running!
Before you leave, find outhow to use your PC as a Wi-Fi extenderand save quite a few bucks on purchasing the actual hardware.
For any queries or to share the solution that worked for you, drop a comment below.
More about the topics:Local Security Authority,Windows 11
Kazim Ali Alvi
Windows Hardware Expert
Kazim has always been fond of technology, be it scrolling through the settings on his iPhone, Android device, or Windows PC. He’s specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
Long-time Windows user, Kazim is ready to provide a solution for your every software & hardware error on Windows 11, Windows 10 and any previous iteration. He’s also one of our experts in Networking & Security.
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Kazim Ali Alvi
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Kazim is specialized in hardware devices, always ready to remove a screw or two to find out the real cause of a problem.
