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Change DNS Settings in Windows XP

This document provides instructions for changing DNS settings in Windows XP in two ways: 1) Specify the DNS server to use for all internet browsing by accessing the Internet Protocol window and entering the desired DNS server IP address. 2) Map individual domain IP addresses without changing the main DNS settings by editing the hosts file located in C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\ and adding domain/IP pairs.

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Change DNS Settings in Windows XP

This document provides instructions for changing DNS settings in Windows XP in two ways: 1) Specify the DNS server to use for all internet browsing by accessing the Internet Protocol window and entering the desired DNS server IP address. 2) Map individual domain IP addresses without changing the main DNS settings by editing the hosts file located in C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\ and adding domain/IP pairs.

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Change DNS Settings in Windows XP

Sometimes you may want to override the default DNS (Domain Name Server) settings
on your computer so you can specify which DNS server is used, or which IP address
should be used for a particular domain. There are two ways to do this: Specify the DNS
and map IP addresses.

(1) Specify the DNS to be Used


This method tells your computer which DNS to use for all your internet browsing. Most
home users have this set to "automatic" and the DNS is provided by the user's ISP, but
you can use any DNS you like (you can even make your own DNS if you're keen).
Before you start you will need to know the IP address of the DNS to use - if you don't
know this you'll need to ask your system administrator or ISP.
To set your DNS, you need to find the Internet Protocol window.
For Users on a Dial-up Connection:
Go to My Computer>Dialup Networking.
Right-click your internet connection and select Properties.
A window will open - click the Server Types tab. Click TCP/IP Settings.
For All Other Users:
Go to Control Panel>Network Connections and select your local network.
Click Properties, then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Click Properties.
You will see a window like the one below - this is the Internet Protocol window. Select
"Use the following DNS server addresses" and enter the desired DNS server(s) in the
space(s) provided.

Note: To add more DNS servers, click Advanced then the DNS tab.

(2) Map IP Addresses


This method allows you to create settings for individual domains without altering your
main DNS preferences. This is useful if you don't have access to a DNS or if you want to
specify the location of a single domain without interfering with any of your other online
activities.
Open the following file in a plain text editor such as Notepad:
C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
The file looks like the one below. At the end of the file (in this case, under the localhost
entry), enter the IP and domain you wish to specify. When your browser attempts to
access a domain it refers to this file first - if the domain is found here then the specified
IP address will be used. If the domain is not found here, then the normal DNS server (as
specified above) will be used.

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