Security Systems Error Code
Systems & Devices
Security Systems
0xC000006F | Invalid logon hours
Industry
Systems & Devices
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/systems/security-systems/error-codes/0xc000006f/
Last Updated
Feb 27, 2026
Summary
The user is not permitted to log on at this time based on account restrictions.
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What This Code Means
0xC000006F indicates an authentication failure due to logon time restrictions configured on the account. The credentials may be correct, but policy prevents access at the current time.
Where Users Usually See This Code
- Domain authentication failures
- RDP/SMB access attempts under restricted accounts
Why This Code Appears
- Account has permitted logon hours configured
- Time zone mismatch in policy expectation
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What Typically Happens Next
- Logon is denied until within permitted hours or policy is changed
What This Code Is Not
- It is not necessarily a wrong password
- It is not an account lockout indicator
Troubleshooting Checklist
- □ Review account restrictions and allowed logon hours
- □ Confirm system time/time zone is correct
Notes And Edge Cases
Service accounts with strict restrictions can cause repeated failures when scheduled jobs run outside allowed windows.
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