UseDnsOnlyForNameResolutions

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

Data type Range Default value

REG_DWORD

0 | 1

0

Description

Specifies whether the computer should use only DNS for name resolution; that is, the computer does not attempt to resolve computer names through NetBIOS. The computer still registers and refreshes its NetBIOS names, and NetBIOS sessions are still allowed.

Value Meaning

0

Computer uses all available methods for name resolution.

1

Computer uses only DNS for name resolution.

This entry does not exist in the registry by default. You can add it by using the registry editor Regedit.exe.

Activation Method

You must restart the computer for changes to take effect.

Tip

To completely disable NetBIOS on an interface, see the regsitry entryNetbiosOptions.