Failed to modify the necessary properties for the machine account.Access is denied

When you are trying to DCPROMO a domain controller as a secondary DC, you received the following error message:

“Failed to modify the necessary properties for the machine account. Access is denied”

Follow the microsoft link below for resolution instructions:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/232070

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