Windows System Error Code 8557 – ERROR_DS_MACHINE_ACCOUNT_QUOTA_EXCEEDED (0x216D)]

In this post, you’ll learn about the Windows System Error ERROR_DS_MACHINE_ACCOUNT_QUOTA_EXCEEDED (0x216D)] and the reason why you are receiving the error message

How does this Error in Windows Look like?

Error Code 8557 ERROR_DS_MACHINE_ACCOUNT_QUOTA_EXCEEDED (0x216D)]

Why do you receive the System Error Error Code 8557 ERROR_DS_MACHINE_ACCOUNT_QUOTA_EXCEEDED (0x216D)] in Windows?

Your computer could not be joined to the domain. You have exceeded the maximum number of computer accounts you are allowed to create in this domain. Contact your system administrator to have this limit reset or increased.