SharePoint Error: Some or all identity references could not be translated

I create numerous SharePoint sites with the same port number in my virtual machine frequently during envisioning / POC phrase, and I face an error when I try to re-create the same Web app in SharePoint today: Some or all identity references could not be translated. The result from google is not so helpful but I finally figure out that the problem is caused by an old app pool in IIS after reading this post - I need to clean up the content db, virtual directory and app pool properly next time.

Published Tuesday, August 05, 2008 6:11 PM by Colt
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# re: SharePoint Error: Some or all identity references could not be translated

Yes or you can use this command line

stsadm.exe -o updatefarmcredentials -userlogin -password

in my case it was successfull !

(my domain name has been modified because i promoted my vpc to domain controler + AD to make working my emails on my farm).

Monday, August 11, 2008 4:19 PM by Slimmx

# re: SharePoint Error: Some or all identity references could not be translated

Thanks Slimmx, I too had to promote my vpc to domain controller.. and you solution fix my issue too.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009 1:08 PM by Mano Mangaldas

# re: SharePoint Error: Some or all identity references could not be translated

Slimmx thanks. It works perfectly.

Thursday, October 01, 2009 2:56 AM by ErrorTM

# re: SharePoint Error: Some or all identity references could not be translated

Worked for me too, and I re-built my pc and renamed my domain. thanks Slimmx

Thursday, December 10, 2009 11:19 PM by Steve

# re: SharePoint Error: Some or all identity references could not be translated

Thnx .....it worked ...!!!!able to access operations and application management tab....!!!!

I knew it was problem because i configured everythng with local administrator...and then i changed it to domain .....!!!Henceforth need to change farmcredentials ...!!!!

Tuesday, February 02, 2010 2:55 AM by Murshid

# re: SharePoint Error: Some or all identity references could not be translated

Hi.. i try that command on command prompt

but it says that stsadm.exe is not recognized as an internal or external command.

can someone help me?

oh one more thing, i face this error after i change my authentication provider :(

Friday, February 19, 2010 12:07 AM by Andi

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