System Log Event ID 7003: The Microsoft Windows Internet Name... (125999)


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 Q125999

SUMMARY

After you start Windows NT Server, the following error message may appear in the Event Viewer System Log:
Event ID: 7003
Source: Service Control Manager
Description: MDI service
The Microsoft Windows Internet Name Service service
depends on the following non-existent service NTLMSSP.

CAUSE

This error message occurs when the RPC Configuration service is not installed or is disabled. Several services, such as DHCP and Windows Internet Name Service (WINS), rely on this service. If the RPC configuration service is removed they fail with the Event ID 7003 error message.

RESOLUTION

To correct this problem:

  • Run Control Panel, choose Services, and change the service to a type other than disabled.

    -or-
  • Run Control Panel, choose Network, and reinstall the RPC Configuration service.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/6/2003
Keywords:KB125999
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