Event Message:

The DHCP server failed to restore the database. The following error occurred: text

Source

Event Log

Event ID

Event Type

DHCP

System

1018

Error

Explanation:

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server service cannot start.

User Action:

Look up the indicated error in the event log in Event Viewer, and take appropriate action. Then try again. You might need to restore an earlier version of your DHCP database from backup.