No TCP/IP Name Resolution with Win.com File in Root

 Last reviewed: June 13, 1997
Article ID: Q162811
The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95
  • Microsoft Windows 95 OEM Service Release version 2

SYMPTOMS

When you are using the TCP/IP protocol, you may be unable to access network resources using a domain name. You can access the resource using an IP address.

CAUSE

There is a Win.com file in the root folder of the boot drive.

RESOLUTION

Rename or delete the Win.com file in the root folder of the boot drive.

MORE INFORMATION

Windows 95 cannot use WINS, DNS, or Hosts files for name resolution when there is a Win.com file in the root folder of the boot drive. When there is a Win.com file in the root folder of the boot drive, the Windows folder becomes the root folder, rather than the Windir folder. When this occurs, Windows 95 cannot locate files in the System folder.

Additional query words: 95
Keywords : kbenv kbnetwork win95
Version : 95
Platform : WINDOWS

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Last reviewed: June 13, 1997
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