WINIPCFG Command-Line Switches May Not Work

 Last reviewed: February 25, 1998
Article ID: Q155602
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

The /batch and /all command-line switches may not work correctly with localized (foreign language) versions of the IP Configuration utility (WINIPCFG).

CAUSE

WINIPCFG has command-line switches you can use to send the output to a file. These switches are not correctly interpreted in localized versions of WINIPCFG.

RESOLUTION

This problem is resolved by the following file for Windows 95: 

   Winipcfg.exe, dated 2/24/98 11:12, 39424 bytes

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Windows 95. A supported fix is now available, but has not been fully regression tested and should be applied only to computers experiencing this specific problem. Unless you are severely impacted by this specific problem, Microsoft recommends that you wait for the next Service Pack that contains this fix. Contact Microsoft Technical Support for more information.

MORE INFORMATION

You can use the IP Configuration utility to see the current IP address and other useful information about your network configuration.

Additional query words: parameters
Keywords : win95 kbenv kbtool kbfixlist
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb

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Last reviewed: February 25, 1998
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