Windows System Error Code 1263 – ERROR_PKINIT_FAILURE (0x4EF)]

In this post, you’ll learn about the Windows System Error ERROR_PKINIT_FAILURE (0x4EF)] and the reason why you are receiving the error message

How does this Error in Windows Look like?

Error Code 1263 ERROR_PKINIT_FAILURE (0x4EF)]

Why do you receive the System Error Error Code 1263 ERROR_PKINIT_FAILURE (0x4EF)] in Windows?

The Kerberos protocol encountered an error while validating the KDC certificate during smartcard logon. There is more information in the system event log.