RE: WINS Error 4204



I have followed the instructions here and have the same problem. This did not
work for me. I have a simple home network with Windows 2003 Standard Server.
Any other suggestions?

""Jenny wu"" wrote:

> Hi Thomas,
>
> Thanks for posting here.
>
> For your error information-WINS 4204 event, the issue may be the result of
> a destination host unreachable message being sent in response the WINS
> service Automatic Partner Configuration function. This can be a printer or
> other network device that is not responding. The default is for a
> multicast service announcement to be sent out over the wire every 40
> minutes. The feature is designed to let the WINS servers announce
> themselves for automatic replication. The idea is as an alternative to
> statically configured WINS replication partnerships. Most people are not
> using this and your issue should be easily resolvable with the following
> registry settings:
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wins\Parameters
> Entry Value Name: UseSelfFndPnrs
> Data type: REG_DWORD
> Value: 0
>
> HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Wins\Parameters
> Entry Value Name: McastIntvl
> Data type: REG_DWORD
> Value: FFFFFFFF
>
> If it doesn't work, you can try to give the Local System account read
> rights to the following registry key:
>
> "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\SecurePipeServers\winre
> g"
>
> Try to again, how about the result?
>
> I am currently standing by for an update from you and would like to know
> how things are going on your end. If you have any questions or concerns on
> the issue, please don't hesitate to let me know.
>
> I look forward to hearing from you!
>
> Have a nice day!
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Jenny Wu
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