non-recursive forward error

[Dan]

Looking through my DNS event logs, I see a lot of the
following error messages (some with different IP
addresses), but I don't have the specified IP address set
as a forwarder, and I do have my server allowing recursion.
Also, none of the root hints point to these IP addresses.
I can't find anything pointing to these IP's. How do I
get rid of this error message, and should I be concerned
that my server is forwarding to a server that I didn't set
up?


(I've inserted x's to cover the real numbers. In the
event log, actual numbers are shown here.)


The DNS server is configured to forward to a non-recursive
DNS server at 192.41.x.x.

DNS servers in forwarders list MUST be configured to
process recursive queries.
Either
1) fix the forwarder (192.41.x.x) to allow recursion
- connect to it with DNS Manager
- bring up server properties
- open "Advanced" tab
- uncheck "Disable Recursion"
- click OK
OR
2) remove this forwarder from this servers forwarders
list
- DNS Manager
- bring up server properties
- open "Forwarders" tab
- remove (192.41.x.x) from list of forwarders
- click OK



Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Kevin D. Goodknecht Sr. [MVP]]

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Looking through my DNS event logs, I see a lot of the
following error messages (some with different IP
addresses), but I don't have the specified IP address set
as a forwarder, and I do have my server allowing
recursion. Also, none of the root hints point to these IP
addresses. I can't find anything pointing to these IP's.
How do I get rid of this error message, and should I be
concerned that my server is forwarding to a server that I
didn't set up?


(I've inserted x's to cover the real numbers. In the
event log, actual numbers are shown here.)

Why did you do that?
This could hold the key to resolving your issue.

Try this hotfix:
Event 7063 is recorded in the DNS log of Event Viewer in Windows 2000 Server
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;838969

 

[Jeff Westhead [MSFT]]

This event has been disabled because it can be fooled into reporting a false
positive by remote servers out on the Internet that behave oddly.

Assuming you are running Windows 2000, until you get SP5 or a hotfix you
should verify that your forwarders are good and then ignore this event.

(You did not specify what OS you are using - please provide this always, it
makes helping much easier. Also, please cut-and-paste entire event log
messages if you can.)