WINS Logs Event Error 4204 (139782)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
- Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
This article was previously published under Q139782 SYMPTOMS
WINS causes event error 4204. The event error has the following
description:
An error was encountered in the database. You might need to
restore the database from a backup.
CAUSE
This error is caused by a the extensive use of a limited memory resource
that the WINS server uses. When WINS is busy updating or validating a lot
of information in the WINS database, this error can occur.
STATUS
Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.5 and
3.51. This problem was corrected in the latest U.S. Service Pack for
Windows NT Server version 3.51. For information on obtaining this update,
query on the following word in the Microsoft Knowledge Base (without the
spaces):
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 11/4/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbnetwork KB139782 |
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