If you are trying install Exchange 2007 SP1 on a freshly installed Windows 2008 R2 and come up against the following error during the installation of the Mailbox Role:
Mailbox Role
FailedError:
An error occurred. The error code was 3221684229. The message was Access is denied..
Run setup.exe in compatibility mode. I chose Vista SP2 and then the installation went through normally.
But before you go rushing to finish your installation it is worth noting that Exchange 2007 SP2 will not be supported on Windows 2008 R2, and therefore you may want to reconsider doing the installation at all!
sunit says
whenever i install mail box server role i face this error . error code is 3221684229 . i use vertual box software. please give me solution
Techminded says
Thank you very much, running it with compatibility mode fix the issue. Keep it real and be blessed.
Paul says
Installed without a hitch. Thanks.
Gopal says
When i tired to install the 2007 exchange server on 2008 R2. I got error message: The error code was 3221684229. The message was access is denied.
How to solve the issues please let me know.
none says
Good solution – but I used Compatibility mode with Windows Server 2008 SP1.
Vassilis says
compatibility mode worked like a charm, than you!
rudy says
Good , run the setup.exe in compatibilty mode, everything is ok now !Big thanks .
Alex says
Worked for me in Vista Service Pack 2 compatibility mode. Thanks for the quick and easy fix
Abhijit says
Great…! It worked perfectly fine in Windows Vista SP1. Thanks mate. you are rocking.