How to Restore a Corrupted DHCP Database File

This article discusses methods that may be used to recover a corrupted Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) database. Back to the top MORE INFORMATION Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modi… Important This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how […]

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Troubleshooting DHCP servers: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2 Troubleshooting DHCP servers What problem are you having? The DHCP server is stopped. The DHCP server is unable to provide service to clients. One of two DHCP servers on the same subnet is not servicing clients. The DHCP server appears to have suffered some data corruption or loss. The server appears to be affected by another problem not described above. The DHCP server is stopped. Cause: The DHCP server has not been authorized to operate on the network. Solution: Authorize the […]

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Maintaining DHCP Server

Modify the network/NIC Bindings:  required for configuring the DHCP server operate in chosen networks: Go to DHCP console Right click on the DHCP server Click on “Add/Remove Bindings” Select the appropriate/required network connections from the available networks list   Maintain DHCP Database: Locate DB location In DHCP console, right click on the server and choose Properties The properties pane will display the current location of its DB and DBs Backup The Default location of DB is: C:WindowsSystem32dhcp The Default location of DB Backup is: C:WindowsSystem32dhcpbackup Database file is named as dhcp.mdb and there will be other files names dhcpcfg, dhcp.pat […]

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