The Name Registration Response could not be sent due to an error. This error was encountered by the Name Challenge Thread.

Details
Product: Windows Operating System
Event ID: 4187
Source: Wins
Version: 5.0
Component: System Event Log
Symbolic Name: WINS_EVT_CHLSND_REG_RSP_ERR
Message: The Name Registration Response could not be sent due to an error. This error was encountered by the Name Challenge Thread.
   
Explanation

This event record usually indicates a database problem. Additional research will need to be conducted to verify the database problem.

   
User Action

Check Event Viewer and to see if Event ID 4224 is occurring with this event. If it is, the problem is with the database. You might want to try a JETPACK on the database to resolve this problem. If this does not correct the problem, check for database corruption. If the database is corrupted, restore it from the backup.

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WINS has encountered an error that caused it to shut down.

Details
Product: Windows Operating System
Event ID: 4165
Source: Wins
Version: 5.0
Component: System Event Log
Symbolic Name: WINS_EVT_ABNORMAL_SHUTDOWN
Message: WINS has encountered an error that caused it to shut down.
   
Explanation

This event record is generated every time WINS is abruptly shut down. You will have to research the actual cause to correct the problem.

   
User Action

The following steps will assist in researching the underlying cause:

1. Open Event Viewer and look for other event messages that point to the actual cause of the WINS shutdown.
2. Make the necessary corrections to resolve the problem.
3. Restart WINS and monitor the system to see if the problem is solved.
4. If the same problem continues, contact your technical support group or the Microsoft Product Support Services for assistance.

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