Error Message:

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The DNS server could not parse the zone file filename at line number. Although the DNS server continues to load, ignoring this line, it is recommended that you either correct the line or remove it from the zone file. The zone file is located in the %SystemRoot%\\System32\\Dns directory.

Explanation:

The specified database file might be corrupted due to formatting or syntax errors.

User Action:

Open the file with a text editor and check the specified line: 1. In Windows Explorer, go to the Systemroot \System32\Dns folder. 2. Double-click the specified file, and then select Notepad to open it. 3. Edit the line in which the error exists. Look for formatting and syntax errors as well as missing data. 4. Save and close the database file. 5. Stop and restart DNS.