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Could not initialize the security subsystem on Windows

Troubleshooting


Problem

Sometimes it is neccessary to access Informix via a DOS command line window. Doing so can result in the error: Could not initialize the security subsystem.

Symptom

Running any Informix commands in a MS DOS command line window can result in the error: Could not initialize the security subsystem. Please ensure that
this account has the necessary privileges and ensure INFORMIXSERVER
value exists in the registry and environment.

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Document Information

Modified date:
16 June 2018

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