What is Windows Error 1355 (ERROR_NO_SUCH_DOMAIN)?

Error 1355 (ERROR_NO_SUCH_DOMAIN) is a Windows Security & Privileges error that occurs when the specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted.. This guide provides step-by-step solutions to resolve this issue.

What causes Error 1355?

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

How do I fix Error 1355 (ERROR_NO_SUCH_DOMAIN)?

Run as Administrator: Right-click the application → 'Run as administrator'. If Error 1355 (ERROR_NO_SUCH_DOMAIN) resolves, it's a permissions issue. For permanent fix, right-click → Properties → Compatibility → check 'Run as administrator'

Fix ERROR_NO_SUCH_DOMAIN — Windows Error Code 1355

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

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What is Error 1355? Common Causes Step-by-Step Solutions Prevention Tips Related Errors

💡 What is Error 1355?

Windows System Error Code 1355, known as ERROR_NO_SUCH_DOMAIN, is a Security & Privileges error that occurs during security, authentication, and user privileges. The error indicates that: The specified domain either does not exist or could not be contacted. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the security services subsystem. The error code 1355 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_NO_SUCH_DOMAIN 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

Right-click the application → 'Run as administrator'
If Error 1355 (ERROR_NO_SUCH_DOMAIN) resolves, it's a permissions issue
For permanent fix, right-click → Properties → Compatibility → check 'Run as administrator'

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2 Check User Account Permissions

Open Computer Management (compmgmt.msc)
Navigate to Local Users and Groups → Users
Verify your account is in the Administrators group
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 "*1355*" -or $_.Message -like "*ERROR_NO_SUCH_DOMAIN*"} | 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.