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mk3
Copper Contributor
Jan 18, 2025

WS2025 - LocalKDC Service Stopped

I have found that this service was disabled before the December update, for some reason it has gone to automatic and cannot be started, maybe this behavior is normal if you are not using this feature...
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luchete
Iron Contributor
Jan 28, 2025

Hello mk3 

This error might be related to a system or configuration setting, especially since it's happening on a clean install. One thing to check is if any group policies or system settings are preventing the service from starting.

If no issues with that, you could also try resetting the Kerberos settings using PowerShell or by reviewing the event logs for more specific errors.

In case you need them you can use this commands: 

To clear the Kerberos ticket cache:

klist purge

For other Kerberos-related issues, you might also need to restart the Kerberos Key Distribution Center (KDC) service:

Restart-Service -Name KDC

Hope it helps!

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    mk3
    Copper Contributor
    Jan 28, 2025

    There is no configuration or policy applied, I have indicated this is a clean install, windows installation and updates only. I know I am not the only one with this problem, I invite you to perform a test in your labs, install windows server 2025 and update with windows update ... the result will be what I said in this post.

    LocalKDC and KDC are different services

    The KDC service would be present if this server was a domain controller.

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