Converting a WINS Database for Use on a Windows 2000 Server

ID: Q215392

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SUMMARY

To use a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 WINS database on a Windows 2000 server, you must convert the database.


MORE INFORMATION

The conversion may occur automatically for Windows NT 4.0 WINS databases. To attempt this, follow these steps:

  1. Type net stop wins on the Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 servers.


  2. Copy the contents of the %SystemRoot%\System32\Wins folder from the Windows NT 4.0 server to the Windows 2000 server.


  3. Type net start wins on both servers. A message appears stating that the conversion process is taking place.


During the conversion process, you may be prompted for an additional file from the Windows 2000 Server CD-ROM. If this occurs:
  1. Copy the Edb500.dl_ file from the I386 folder on the CD-ROM to the %SystemRoot%\System32 folder on the server.


  2. Expand the Edb500.dl_ file on the server by typing expand edb500.dl_ edb500.dll.


  3. Type net start wins to finish the conversion process.


Additional query words: upgrade

Keywords : kbnetwork
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbinfo


Last Reviewed: December 29, 1999
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