JSI Tip 2096. Event ID 7022: The Messenger Service Hung on Starting?

If you receive the subject event when you start your Windows NT 4.0 computer, your NetBIOS interface may be corrupt.

To fix the problem, uninstall and reinstall it:

1. Control Panel / Network / Services / NetBIOS Interface / Remove.

2. Shutdown and restart.

3. Control Panel / Network / Services / Add / NetBIOS Interface.

4. Shutdown and restart.

5. Re-apply your latest Service Pack.