How to Set the Starting Version Count for WINS in Windows 2000

• Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Datacenter Server
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Server

SUMMARY

This article explains how to increase the Starting Version Count in Windows Internet Naming Services (WINS) to repair WINS database problems.

MORE INFORMATION

In certain circumstances, you may need to modify the Starting Version Count (also called Starting Version ID) to increase the Highest Version ID of the local WINS database. This forces remote replication partners to replicate any new records. The Starting Version ID should be set only to a higher value than the existing Highest Version ID. After you set a higher value, you cannot lower the value without deleting the databases and reinstalling WINS.

To find the current Highest Version ID:

1. Open the WINS snap-in in Microsoft Management Console (MMC).



2. Click the server you are modifying.



3. Right-click the Active Registrations. You see all manageable servers listed by IP address, name and Highest ID.

Using the WINS Snap-in

1. Right-click the WINS server, and then click Properties.



2. Click Advanced.



3. Modify the Starting Version Count (hexadecimal).

At a Command Prompt

1. At a command prompt, type netsh, and then press ENTER.



2. Type wins, and then press ENTER.



3. Type server, and then press ENTER. (To manage a remote WINS server, type server [\\servername or IP address].)



4. Type set startversion version={high,low}, where high and low are hexadecimal numbers.
   
   For example, if your current Highest ID were 2345, your command might be:

   set startversion version={0,3000}

   Any new WINS registrations would then begin with 3000 and increment by 1.

Full Syntax

Usage   : set startversion [version=]{high,low}

          version : Beginning version ID number for the WINS database.
                    High and low part are seperated by comma, and
                    enclosed by {}.

Purpose : To set the value for the beginning version ID number for
          the database.
Example : set startversion version={0,500}
          Sets the beginning version ID number for the WINS database to 
          500. 

REFERENCES

Q135405 Repairing a Corrupted WINS Database w/ Starting Version Count

Q167806 Explanation of Advanced Options in WINS Manager

Additional query words: corruption rebuild

Keywords : kbenv kbnetwork
Version : WINDOWS:2000
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto