Error: 2147549183 received when trying to start core services. (NETIQKB31896)

fact
VigilEnt Security Manager 2.x

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VigilEnt Security Manager 3.x

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Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 SP6a

symptom
Error: "2147549183" received when trying to start core services.

cause
This error indicates the virtual machine is corrupt.

fix

To resolve this issue please reapply Service Pack 5 or 6a to the machine hosting core services and  Microsoft Windows NT 4.0. For information on how to install the Service Pack please visit the Microsoft Support Web site or click the following link:

www.microsoft.com/downloads

Formerly known as NETIQKB31896