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Q152232: Backup Database Option Grayed When Selecting Remote WINS Server

Article: Q152232
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 3.50 3.51
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51 
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SUMMARY
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When using the Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) Manager, the Backup
Database and Restore Database options (on the Mappings menu) are grayed out
(unavailable).

CAUSE
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The Backup Database and Restore Database options are unavailable if you are
viewing the WINS database on a remote WINS server. These options are only
available when viewing the local WINS server's database.

MORE INFORMATION
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When using the WINS manager, the Backup and Restore of the WINS database must be
done from the WINS server.

Additional query words: grey
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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS351search kbWinNTS350search
Version           : 3.50 3.51

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