Unable to access 'Manage Tasks' section of console when using Veritas System Recovery Management Solution (VSR-MS).
Problem
When attempting to access the Manage Tasks section of the Veritas System Recovery Management Solution (VSR-MS) console, 'Error reading user preferences' is seen. This renders the entire Manage Tasks section of the console inaccessible.
Error Message
The following errors are seen in the Symantec Management Platform (SMP) logs:
Source: Symantec.BackupSln.Silverlight.Web.SilverlightServiceFactory.CreateServiceHost
Description: Value cannot be null.
Parameter name: addresses
**CEDUrlStart** :http://entced.symantec.com/entt?product=SMP&version=Unknown&language=en&module=+z0h796GVdX5riB7F8KV2mDC5F/O68WjzKiEcvHoKktY4cACZx2uNB3eaR8ULtZy&error=960929948&build=**CEDUrlEnd**
( Exception Details: System.ArgumentNullException: Value cannot be null.
Cause
This issue is caused by an incorrect entry for localhost (127.0.0.1) in the hosts file.
Solution
- Remove the incorrect entry for localhost in the hosts file (\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts)
- Restart IIS (run IISRESET RESTART from command prompt)
- Restart Altiris service
Applies To
VSR Management Solution.
References
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