What does WINS stand for?

Windows Internet Naming Service (Microsoft)

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Information technology (IT) and computers

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If you are using a Windows Internet naming service (a small office or home probably would not), then fill in its IP address; otherwise leave the fields at 0.

Install your own wireless network: access your computer, printer and ...

In a separate advisory, Microsoft warned of an "Important" patch for its Windows Internet Naming Service software, to fix a vulnerability discovered by Qualys Inc.

Critical Hole in Most Windows Machines Revealed

MS04-045: This vulnerability potentially causes service failures or executions of arbitrary code with the Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS), which provides address resolution for NetBIOS systems running in an Internet Protocol (IP) environment.

BindView RAZOR Team Issues RapidFire Updates for Three New Microsoft ...

0 compatibility; a Setup Wizard that guides users through the initial setup of a DNS server; graphical Configuration Manager for improved speed of DNS administration; and compatibility with Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS).

New Version of MetaInfo's DNS for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Released

0 features four major enhancements: a Setup Wizard, which coaches users through the initial DNS configuration; a graphical Configuration Manager, which offers browser-based graphical interface for remote, cross-platform DNS management; a Remote Support feature, which enables MetaInfo's technicians to assist customers with the configuration of a DNS server; and Microsoft Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) compatibility.

MetaInfo announces commercial release of MetaInfo DNS version 2.0 for ...