Restore Local Database Option in WINS is Unavailable (134972)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0
This article was previously published under Q134972

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.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/7/2003
Keywords:kbnetwork KB134972
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