Err Msg: The WINS Client TCP/IP Service Depends on the TCP/IP...

 Last reviewed: April 17, 1997
Article ID: Q167093
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0

SYMPTOMS

When you log in to Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 with TCP/IP installed, the following message may be displayed: 

   At least one service or driver failed during system startup.
   Use Event Viewer to examine the event log for details.
The following information is logged in Event Viewer: 

   Event ID:7001
   Source: Service Control Manager
   Type: Error
   Description: The WINS Client TCP/IP Service depends on the TCP/IP 
   Service and failed to load due to the following error:
   The specified service is disabled and cannot be started.
Also, using the Ping tool generates the following response: 

   Unable to connect to IP driver. Error code 2

CAUSE

This error occurs if the TCP/IP service is not started in the Devices tool in Control Panel.

RESOLUTION

Start the TCP/IP service. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. In Control Panel, double-click Devices.

  2. Click TCP/IP Service, and then click Start.

NOTE: The TCP/IP service should be set to start automatically. If it is not, click TCP/IP Service, and then click Startup. Click the Automatic option, and then click OK. Restart the computer.

Additional query words: 4.00 wkstaonly prodnt
Keywords : kberrmsg kbnetwork msnets netutils winboot
Version : 4.0
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: April 17, 1997
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