The home folder cannot be created

Pepijn Brinkhoff 1 Reputation point
2021-02-03T19:37:20.207+00:00

When I create a home folder in AD, I get the following error:
the home folder cannot be created because the system cannot find the file specified
Any suggestions?

OS: 2019 ver 1809
Build: 17763.1728

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  1. Vicky Wang 2,646 Reputation points
    2021-02-04T08:43:34.23+00:00

    A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix.

    If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix.

    Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft website:

    http://support.microsoft.com/contactus/?ws=supportNote The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language.

    Prerequisites
    To apply this hotfix, you must be running Windows 7 SP1 or Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1.

    For more information about how to obtain a Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 service pack, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    976932 Information about Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and for Windows Server 2008 R2

    Registry information
    To apply this hotfix, you do not have to make any changes to the registry.

    Restart requirement
    You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix.

    Hotfix replacement information
    This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix.

    File information
    Status

    Microsoft has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed in the "Applies to" section.

    More Information

    For more information about how to add a home folder to a profile, go to the following Microsoft website:

    How to add a home folder to a profileFor more information about software update terminology, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

    824684Description of the standard terminology that is used to describe Microsoft software updates