The following UNIX-style database files are stored in the \systemroot\SYSTEM32\DRIVERS\ETC when you install Microsoft TCP/IP:
Table 19.2 UNIX-style Database Files
Filename | Use |
HOSTS | Provides hostname-to-IP address resolution for Windows Sockets applications |
LMHOSTS | Provides NetBIOS name-to-IP address resolution for Windows-based networking |
NETWORKS | Provides network name-to-network ID resolution for TCP/IP management |
PROTOCOLS | Provides protocol name-to-protocol ID resolution for Windows Sockets applications |
SERVICES | Provides service name-to-port ID resolution for Windows Sockets applications |
To troubleshoot any of these files on a local computer: