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Failed to Create FSAdapter Error in Netwrix Access Analyzer

Symptom​

Netwrix Access Analyzer prompts the following errors:

Failed to create FSAdapter (80070002): The system cannot find the file specified
Error during processing: Failed to create FSAdapter

Cause​

Your installed versions of Netwrix Access Analyzer and the Sensitive Data Discovery Add-On are incompatible.

  • Netwrix Access Analyzer v11.6.0.59 and higher require Sensitive Data Discovery Add-On v11.6.0.10 and higher.
  • The Sensitive Data Discovery Add-On v11.6.0.10 and higher require Netwrix Access Analyzer v11.6.0.59 and higher.

The incompatibility is caused by an outdated component.

Resolution​

Update both Netwrix Access Analyzer and the Sensitive Data Discovery Add-On to their latest versions. Refer to the following articles for additional information:

  • Sensitive Data Discovery Add-On Installation — Upgrade Sensitive Data Discovery Add-on · v11.6
  • Installation & Configuration Overview − Netwrix Access Analyzer Console Upgrade · v11.6
  1. Sensitive Data Discovery Add-On Installation — Upgrade Sensitive Data Discovery Add-on · v11.6
  2. Installation & Configuration Overview − Netwrix Access Analyzer Console Upgrade · v11.6