MSDTC on server x is unavailable

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Published on 2011-01-06T14:20:32Z Indexed on 2011/01/06 14:57 UTC
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I have Windows Server 2003 running in a virtual machine, running some software that is trying to update a database within transactions on my Windows 7 machine (the host for the VM).

On my host I have edited the settings for Local DTC by selecting the following

Client and Administration

  • Allow Remote clients
  • Allow Remote administration

Transaction manager communication

  • Allow inbound
  • Allow outbound
  • No authentication required

However when I try to run the software I receive this error: MSDTC on server 'x' is unavailable. Whilst searching for fixes most just suggest making sure the service is running which I have.

Cheers!

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