Event Message:

The WINS configuration key could not be created or opened. Check to see if the permissions on the key are set properly, system resources are low, or the registry is having a problem.

Source

Event Log

Event ID

Event Type

Wins

System

4177

Error

Explanation:

This event record indicates that the WINS registry subkey could not be created or opened. The WINS configuration is stored in the registry in the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Software\WINS subkey.

User Action:

To check and correct WINS registry settings: 1) Open Administrative Tools , and then open WINS . 2) On the server in question, expand the server information. 3) Verify that the settings are correct. 4) Make any necessary corrections. For assistance, contact the person with administrative rights on this computer.