Article ID: 134972 - Last Review: November 1, 2006 - Revision: 2.1

Restore Local Database Option in WINS is Unavailable

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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.
APPLIES TO
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
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