WINS Replication Does Not Start As Scheduled

 Last reviewed: August 21, 1997
Article ID: Q171997
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.51 and 4.0
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.51 and 4.0

SYMPTOMS

You have configured your Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) server to start replication at a specific time with a specific replication interval. However, you notice that replication does not occur at the specified time. Additionally, you may notice that WINS reacts differently depending on the version of Windows NT.

CAUSE

The start time for replication is ignored if the specified time has passed when the WINS server is started.

RESOLUTION

Obtain the fix mentioned below, or wait for the next Windows NT service pack.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 4.0. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows NT version 3.51. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression-tested and should be applied only to systems experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

MORE INFORMATION

If you set the replication start time to 1:00 AM and the replication interval to 24 hours, and then start WINS (or restart the computer) at any time after 1:00 AM and before 12:00 AM (for example, at 10:00AM), the replication will start the next day at 10:00 AM. The replication will start as specified if WINS is started between 12:00 AM and 1:00 AM. 

Keywords          : kbbug4.00 kbfix4.00 ntnetserv NTSrvWkst kbnetwork
Version           : WinNT:3.51,4.0
Platform          : winnt
Issue type        : kbbug
Solution Type     : kbfix

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Last reviewed: August 21, 1997
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