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IbTornoee's avatar
IbTornoee
Copper Contributor
Jul 07, 2026

Installing NDES on Windows 2025, Virtual Directories "CertSrv\mscep" and "mscep_admin" are missing.

Installing NDES on Windows 2025 the installation ends with no errors, but Virtual Directories "CertSrv\mscep" and "mscep_admin" is missing.

Any ideas?

Regards Ib Tornøe

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  • Jamony's avatar
    Jamony
    MCT
    Jul 08, 2026

    Hi Ib, missing CertSrv/mscep and mscep_admin usually means the role bits installed but the AD CS post-deployment configuration did not complete correctly. I’d confirm the NDES role service is installed, IIS is present, then rerun AD CS configuration with the correct service account and permissions. Also check the ADCS deployment logs and IIS Default Web Site before reinstalling.

    • IbTornoee's avatar
      IbTornoee
      Copper Contributor
      Jul 08, 2026

      NDES is installed, IIS is installed, SCEP AppPool is created with the service account and is running, only CertSrv/mscep and mscep_admin are missing.