DNS Error Adding New Zone: No Endpoints Available from Endpoint Mapper (242124)

RESOLUTION

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To resolve this issue, completely remove and reinstall the DNS service, and then restore or create zones:

1. Copy the DNS zone files from the \Winnt\System32\Dns folder to another folder.
2. Remove the DNS service:
   1. In Control Panel, double-click Network.
   2. Click the Services tab.
   3. Click Microsoft DNS Server, and then click Remove.
   4. Click Yes when you are prompted to confirm the removal of DNS.
   5. Click Close.
   6. When you are prompted to restart the computer, click No.
3. Remove the DNS registry keys:
   1. Start Registry Editor.
   2. Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE, delete the following registry keys:

        HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\DNS
        HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DNS
        HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\DNS Administrator
      						

   3. Under HKEY_CURRENT_USER, delete the following registry key:

        HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\DNS Administrator
      						

4. Quit Registry Editor.
5. Restart the computer.
6. Reinstall the DNS service:
   1. In Control Panel, double-click Network.
   2. Click the Services tab, and then click Add.
   3. Click Microsoft DNS Service, and then click OK.
   4. Click Close.IMPORTANT: Do not restart the computer after you reinstall the DNS service.
      
      
7. Reinstall the latest Windows NT 4.0 service pack.
8. Restart the computer.
9. If applicable, update Routing and Remote Access Server, and then reapply any hotfixes that you have added to this computer.
10. Restore the DNS zone files to their original folder, or create fresh DNS zones.