Err Msg: The WINS Client TCP/IP Service Depends on the TCP/IP... (167093)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
This article was previously published under Q167093

SYMPTOMS

When you log in to Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 with TCP/IP installed, the following message may be displayed:
At least one service or driver failed during system startup. Use Event Viewer to examine the event log for details.
The following information is logged in Event Viewer: 
   Event ID:7001
   Source: Service Control Manager
   Type: Error
   Description: The WINS Client TCP/IP Service depends on the TCP/IP
   Service and failed to load due to the following error:
   The specified service is disabled and cannot be started.

Also, using the Ping tool generates the following response: 
   Unable to connect to IP driver. Error code 2

CAUSE

This error occurs if the TCP/IP service is not started in the Devices tool in Control Panel.

RESOLUTION

Start the TCP/IP service. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. In Control Panel, double-click Devices.
  2. Click TCP/IP Service, and then click Start.
NOTE: The TCP/IP service should be set to start automatically. If it is not, click TCP/IP Service, and then click Startup. Click the Automatic option, and then click OK. Restart the computer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:8/9/2001
Keywords:kberrmsg kbnetwork KB167093
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