Troubleshooting Guide: Error 1932 – Delegated Trust Creation Quota Exceeded
Why This Error Happens
This error occurs when a computer account attempts to create more Active Directory trust objects than permitted by the ms-DS-MachineAccountQuota attribute, which by default limits domain-joined workstations to a specific number of computer object creations. This is commonly triggered on Windows 11 machines during domain rejoin operations, certain VPN/RRAS configurations, or when Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS) attempts to establish delegated trusts beyond the quota assigned to the requesting user account. The underlying cause is almost always a permissions or quota restriction set at the domain level, rather than a local file corruption issue.
Step-by-Step Resolution Guide
Step 1: Check the Current Machine Account Quota
- Open Command Prompt as Administrator and run:
dsquery * domainroot -attr ms-DS-MachineAccountQuota - Confirm whether the value is set to
0, which explicitly blocks all new object/trust creation for standard users. - Note the current domain controller you are querying against, as replication delays can cause inconsistent quota values.
Step 2: Increase or Reset the Quota via Active Directory
- Open Active Directory Users and Computers (ADUC) or use ADSI Edit on a Domain Controller.
- Navigate to the Domain root object, right-click, select Properties, and locate the
ms-DS-MachineAccountQuotaattribute. - Set the value higher (e.g.,
10) using this PowerShell command on the DC:Set-ADDomain -Identity "yourdomain.com" -Replace @{"ms-DS-MachineAccountQuota"="10"}
Step 3: Grant Explicit “Create Computer Objects” Permission
- If quota adjustments are restricted by policy, delegate specific permissions instead of relying on the global quota.
- In ADUC, right-click the target Organizational Unit (OU) and select Delegate Control.
- Assign the affected user or service account the Create Computer Objects permission directly on that OU.
Step 4: Clear Local Cached Credentials on the Windows 11 Client
- On the affected Windows 11 machine, open
Settings > Accounts > Access work or school. - Remove the connection, restart the machine, and re-establish the connection to force a fresh token request that respects the updated quota.
- Alternatively, run
klist purgein Command Prompt to clear stale Kerberos tickets that may be enforcing the old quota limit.
Alternative or Verification Steps
- Verify the Fix: Attempt the trust creation action again (e.g., rejoining the domain or establishing the AD FS trust) and check the Event Viewer under
Applications and Services Logs > Directory Serviceto confirm Error 1932 no longer appears. - Alternative Fix: If domain-level quota changes are not permitted due to security policy, have a Domain Admin manually pre-stage the computer object in AD before the join attempt, bypassing the need for the quota entirely.