BINL Server Does Not Respond and Server Not Set to Answer Error Message Appears

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The user attempts to use Remote OS Installation to install Windows 2000 on his or her computer, but no boot information negotiation layer (BINL) server responds to his or her request. An error message appears that indicates that the server is not set to answer.

Possible Causes:

The RIS server is not set to answer client requests for service.

Diagnostic Tests:

To check that the RIS server is set to respond to clients

  1. Click Start , point to Programs , and then click Administration Tools .

  2. Click Active Directory Users and Computers and navigate to the container that has the Computer object for the RIS server. This is typically either Domain Controllers or Computers.

  3. Right-click the RIS server object, and then click Properties .

  4. Click the Remote Install tab.

  5. Make sure that either the Respond to all clients requesting service check box or the Do not respond to unknown clients check box is selected, as appropriate.