An encrypted Distribution is not successfully received

Problem:  You sent an encrypted Distribution to a Subscriber, but the Subscriber cannot process it successfully.

Possible Cause:  The encrypted Distribution was the first Distribution that the Subscriber received. The Subscriber must receive and process an unencrypted Distribution first, before it can process an encrypted Distribution.

Action:  Send an unencrypted Distribution to the Subscriber, then resend the encrypted Distribution. For more information, see "Sending Distributions" in "Policy and Distribution Services" in the Administration guide.

Possible Cause:  The Distributor sending the encrypted Distribution is also the Subscriber receiving the Distribution. The server where both are running is a Windows 2000 server. A WIndows 2000 server that functions as both a Distributor and a Subscriber cannot send an encrypted Distribution to itself.

Action:  Route the Distribution through a parent Subscriber. See "Sending Distributions Through Parent Subscribers" in "Policy and Distribution Services" in the Administration guide.