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Before that, let\u2019s learn what an Exchange server is and the reasons for the error message.<\/p>\n<p>Microsoft Exchange Server provides all the necessary infrastructure required to store and send email messages. It is a database for mailbox items. It also allows setting access points through which you can access the emails from different clients. The Exchange server uses EDB files to store the information.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/exchange-server-is-in-an-inconsistent-state-error\/#Reasons_for_the_Error_%E2%80%9CExchange_Server_is_in_an_inconsistent_state%E2%80%9D\" >Reasons for the Error &#8220;Exchange Server is in an inconsistent state&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/exchange-server-is-in-an-inconsistent-state-error\/#Ways_to_Fix_the_Error_-Exchange_Server_is_in_an_Inconsistent_State\" >Ways to Fix the Error -Exchange Server is in an Inconsistent State<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/exchange-server-is-in-an-inconsistent-state-error\/#1Enable_Recovery_Mode_While_Reinstalling_the_Exchange_Server\" >#1.Enable Recovery Mode While Reinstalling the Exchange Server<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/exchange-server-is-in-an-inconsistent-state-error\/#2Rename_the_New_Exchange_Server\" >#2.Rename the New Exchange Server<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/exchange-server-is-in-an-inconsistent-state-error\/#3Delete_the_Exchange_Server_Object_from_the_Active_Directory\" >#3.Delete the Exchange Server Object from the Active Directory<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/exchange-server-is-in-an-inconsistent-state-error\/#Fix_the_Exchange_Server_is_in_Inconsistent_State_Error_by_Professional_Method\" >Fix the Exchange Server is in Inconsistent State Error by Professional Method<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/exchange-server-is-in-an-inconsistent-state-error\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_for_the_Error_%E2%80%9CExchange_Server_is_in_an_inconsistent_state%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>Reasons for the Error &#8220;Exchange Server is in an inconsistent state&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Exchange Server is in an inconsistent state error arises due to several factors. These factors are related to file corruption or inability of the exchange server to read the file. Some main reasons for the Exchange server error message are listed below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Exchange Server objects are already available in the Active Directory. As you create another server object with the same domain name, it will create a conflict within the server to access the file. Therefore, it shows the error message.<\/li>\n<li>You should properly install the Exchange server in the system. In case of an incomplete installation, the files that run the software are unavailable. Hence, you receive an error message on the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Another reason for the error message is the corruption of Exchange EDB files. The EDB files are Exchange repository files and store database information of the Microsoft Exchange Server. If these files got corrupted, you would see the error message on the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We have learned the reasons for the error message. Now, let\u2019s explore \u2018How do I recover my Exchange Server?\u2019<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Fix_the_Error_-Exchange_Server_is_in_an_Inconsistent_State\"><\/span><strong>Ways to Fix the Error -Exchange Server is in an Inconsistent State<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Anyone can resolve the \u2018the Exchange server is in an inconsistent state\u2019 issue by performing some simple steps. The procedure involves some manual operations that do not need third-party software. Such methods are known as Manual methods. There are many manual steps available to fix the issue. You can adopt anyone according to your preference.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Exchange_Server_Inconsistent_State_Error.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"474\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Exchange_Server_Inconsistent_State_Error.png 474w, https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/how-to\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Exchange_Server_Inconsistent_State_Error-300x153.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 474px) 100vw, 474px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1Enable_Recovery_Mode_While_Reinstalling_the_Exchange_Server\"><\/span>#1.Enable Recovery Mode While Reinstalling the Exchange Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can resolve the issue by running the software in recovery mode. To do so follow the mentioned steps.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Disable the User Account Control in the Exchanger Server.<\/li>\n<li>Launch Powershell and find the location of the setup files of Microsoft Exchange<\/li>\n<li>After that, use the below commands:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table style=\"height: 94px;\" width=\"708\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400; background-color: #ffcc00;\">.\\setup.exe\/m:recoverserver\/iacceptexchangeserverlicenseterms<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li>The recover server switch starts rebuilding the exchange server. It takes the information from the active directory.<\/li>\n<li>After finishing the setup installation, re-configure the settings of the Exchange Server.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2Rename_the_New_Exchange_Server\"><\/span>#2.Rename the New Exchange Server<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>By renaming the server, you can fix the \u2018the Exchange server is in an inconsistent state\u2019 issue. Below are the steps to assign a new name to the Exchange server.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Give a new name to the existing Exchange Server.<\/li>\n<li>Connect the Exchange server to the domain.<\/li>\n<li>Now, Install the Exchange Server again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3Delete_the_Exchange_Server_Object_from_the_Active_Directory\"><\/span>#3.Delete the Exchange Server Object from the Active Directory<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Deleting unnecessary objects from the active directory of the server can also resolve the issue.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Launch the run command by pressing <strong>Win+R<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Type <strong>ADSIEDIT.msc<\/strong> and click the <strong>OK <\/strong>button.<\/li>\n<li>Now, follow the below path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>CN=Configuration, CN=Services, CN=Microsoft Exchange, CN=&lt;Your Organization Name&gt;, CN=Administrative Groups, CN= &lt;Exchange 2010 Administrative Group&gt;, CN=Servers, CN=&lt;Server Name&gt;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find the server object and delete it.<\/li>\n<li>The Active Directory takes some time to update. Therefore, wait.<\/li>\n<li>Now, restart the exchange server setup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All the above steps are appropriate for the \u2018the Exchange Server is in an inconsistent state\u2019 error message. However, there is another option you can use instead of the manual method.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_the_Exchange_Server_is_in_Inconsistent_State_Error_by_Professional_Method\"><\/span><strong>Fix the Exchange Server is in Inconsistent State Error by Professional Method<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The above steps are not easy for everyone, so you need a simple way to fix the issue. The best option in such cases is a Professional method. In this technique, you use third-party software to solve the problem. It is a fast and effective way to resolve the error. Also, you need not perform a series of complicated steps. You can fix the \u2018this exchange server is in an inconsistent state\u2019 error using the software in just a few steps.<\/p>\n<p>The automatic solution to fix the \u2018the Exchange Server is in an inconsistent state\u2019 issue has the following advantages over the manual procedure.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It is a fast and effective way to resolve the issue.<\/li>\n<li>You don\u2019t need to perform complicated steps as in the manual operation.<\/li>\n<li>The chances of file corruption or data damaging are low.<\/li>\n<li>The third-party software provides additional features to fix the issue effectively.<\/li>\n<li>The layout of the tools is simple and interactive. Anyone can use the software without any support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>As we know that, the Exchange server displays the error message when the EDB files get corrupted. Moreover, the EDB files are vulnerable. So, if you repair them, they will get damaged again. So, the permanent solution is to create a backup in a durable file format. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arysontechnologies.com\/edb-to-pst-converter\/\">EDB to PST Converter Tool<\/a> changes the EDB files into PST format. It helps users to store the Exchange database information in PST file format.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Exchange server is in an inconsistent state error message appears due to several reasons. You can resolve the issue by performing some simple steps. But, it is not a permanent solution as EDB files are vulnerable and get corrupted easily. So, converting the EDB files into a stable PST file format is the best solution. 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