Troubleshooting TCP/IP Database Files

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: