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Q146053: Err Msg: WINS Encountered An Error While Processing…

Article: Q146053
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.5 3.51 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbnetwork
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to add a static mapping in WINS Manager, the following error
message appears:

  WINS encountered an error while processing the command

CAUSE
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This problem occurs when you attempt to add a conflicting mapping type for a
mapping name that exists in the WINS database. For example, if the WINS database
contains a domain entry for FARMHURST <1Ch> and <1Bh> and you
attempt to add a Unique or Multihomed static mapping for FARMHURST, the above
error message appears.

Additional query words: prodnt dns

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Keywords          : kbnetwork 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS351search kbWinNTS350search
Version           : 3.5 3.51 4.0

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