Err Msg: WINS Encountered An Error While Processing...

 Last reviewed: April 30, 1997
Article ID: Q146053
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5 and 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to add a static mapping in WINS Manager, the following error message appears: 

   WINS encountered an error while processing the command

CAUSE

This problem occurs when you attempt to add a conflicting mapping type for a mapping name that exists in the WINS database. For example, if the WINS database contains a domain entry for FARMHURST <1Ch> and <1Bh> and you attempt to add a Unique or Multihomed static mapping for FARMHURST, the above error message appears.

Additional query words: prodnt dns
Keywords : kbnetwork NTSrv nttcp
Version : 3.5 3.51 4.0
Platform : WinNT

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Last reviewed: April 30, 1997
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