Error Message:

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The Windows Internet Naming Service is not running on the target computer, or the target computer is not accessible.

Explanation:

This error can have a number of causes, including: 1) The computer name being used is incorrect. 2) The target computer might not physically exist on the network. 3) There is a problem with the network. 4) WINS might not be running on the target computer.

User Action:

The corrective actions for this error are: 1) Verify the computer name being used is correct. 2) Check to see if the target computer is connected to the network. 3) Check the network to verify it is running properly. 4) Check the target computer to see if WINS is running.