NameServerList

Applies To: Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2003 with SP2

HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\NetBT\Parameters\Interfaces\interface-name

Data type Range Default value

REG_MULTI_SZ

 

 

Description

Stores a list of IP addresses of Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) servers. The addresses are specified with dotted decimals (for example, 192.168.0.1), are separated by spaces, and are ordered according to preference.

Change Method

To change the value of this entry, use Network Connections in Control Panel. Right-click Local Area Connection (or the name of another connection, if appropriate), click Properties, click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then click the Properties button. On the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties page, click the Advanced button, then click the WINS tab. This entry is associated with the addresses shown under WINS addresses, in order of use. To modify the list, use the Add, Edit, or Remove buttons. Select an address and click the up or down arrow button to the right of the text box to move the address up or down in the list.

Activation Method

Changes made to this entry through the Properties page for the interface take effect immediately.

Notes

  • If this entry contains one or more valid addresses, then this entry overrides any and all addresses specified in the entry DHCPNameServerList.

  • This entry replaces the registry entries NameServer and NameServerBackup that were used in Windows NT 4.0.

See Also

Concepts

DHCPNameServerList