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Error 1352 📋

Fix ERROR_INVALID_SERVER_STATE — Windows Error Code 1352

Error 1352 (ERROR_INVALID_SERVER_STATE) is a Windows Security & Privileges error that occurs when the security account manager (sam) or local security authority (lsa) server was in the wrong state to perform the security operation.. This guide provides step-by-step solutions to resolve this issue.

🏷️ Code: 1352 📛 ERROR_INVALID_SERVER_STATE 📅 Updated: 2026-03-13 ⏱️ 2 Solutions

🎮 Common Scenario: Are you experiencing Error 1352 while launching or installing AutoCAD? The solutions below directly address the system interactions specific to this application.

Quick Fix

Run as Administrator: Right-click the application → 'Run as administrator'

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💡 What is Error 1352?

Windows System Error Code 1352, known as ERROR_INVALID_SERVER_STATE, is a Security & Privileges error that occurs during security, authentication, and user privileges. The error indicates that: The security account manager (SAM) or local security authority (LSA) server was in the wrong state to perform the security operation. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the security services subsystem. The error code 1352 is returned by the GetLastError() function and provides developers with a specific identifier to diagnose the root cause of the failure. The symbolic name ERROR_INVALID_SERVER_STATE maps directly to this numeric code and is commonly referenced in Microsoft documentation, developer forums, and system logs. Understanding this error and its context within security, authentication, and user privileges is essential for effective troubleshooting.

⚠️ Common Causes

  • User account lacks required permissions
  • Group Policy restricts access
  • Authentication credentials expired
  • UAC is blocking the action

Step-by-Step Solutions

1 Run as Administrator
  1. Right-click the application → 'Run as administrator'
  2. If Error 1352 (ERROR_INVALID_SERVER_STATE) resolves, it's a permissions issue
  3. For permanent fix, right-click → Properties → Compatibility → check 'Run as administrator'
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2 Check User Account Permissions
  1. Open Computer Management (compmgmt.msc)
  2. Navigate to Local Users and Groups → Users
  3. Verify your account is in the Administrators group
  4. If not, add it and log off/on

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💻 Diagnostic Command

Run this PowerShell command to find related events in your system log:

Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 20 | Where-Object {$_.Message -like "*1352*" -or $_.Message -like "*ERROR_INVALID_SERVER_STATE*"} | Format-List

💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.

🛡️ Prevention Tips

  • Apply least-privilege principle
  • Audit user accounts regularly
  • Keep security policies and AV updated
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Last updated: 2026-03-13
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Based on Official Microsoft Documentation
Solutions Tested on Windows 10 & 11
Error codes sourced from Microsoft Win32 SDK. Updated 2026-03-13.
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