Restore Local Database Option in WINS is Unavailable

 Last reviewed: March 25, 1997
Article ID: Q134972

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SUMMARY

The Restore Local Database option in the WINS manager is not available if the WINS service is running. However, the Backup Database option is available.

WORKAROUND

To restore a backed up WINS database:

  1. Run Control Panel and select Services.

  2. Select Windows Internet Name Service and choose Stop.

  3. Run WINS manager. Ignore the messages stating that the service is not started.

  4. Restore the database.

  5. From Control Panel, restart the WINS service.

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Version : 3.51 4.0
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: March 25, 1997
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