DOCUMENT:Q163524 09-AUG-2001 [winnt] TITLE :How to Import an LMHOSTS File into the WINS Database PRODUCT :Microsoft Windows NT PROD/VER:3.5 3.51 4.0 OPER/SYS: KEYWORDS:kbui kbusage ====================================================================== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The information in this article applies to: - Microsoft Windows NT Workstation versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 - Microsoft Windows NT Server versions 3.5, 3.51, 4.0 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY ======= In some cases, you may need to statically initialize entries into the Windows Internet Name Service (WINS) database. Static WINS mappings are not recommended for WINS-aware clients, such as Windows NT, Windows 95, and Windows for Workgroups 3.11. However, in a new environment, you may import an LMHOSTS file to create static mappings. To convert static mappings to dynamic, select "migrate on/off" on the Advanced WINS Server Configuration screen. This option should be cleared when all WINS aware clients have been brought up and their static WINS entries are converted to dynamic. Here is the procedure for importing an LMHOSTS file in WINS to add specific static addresses: 1. Start WINS Manager. 2. Select the appropriate WINS server. 3. On the Mappings menu, click Static Mappings. 4. Click Import Mappings. 5. Select the LMHOSTS file you want to import. NOTE: The Lmhosts file that you attempt to import must exist with a standard 8.3 filename format. ====================================================================== Keywords : kbui kbusage Technology : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400 kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT351search kbWinNT350search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTW350 kbWinNTW350search kbWinNTW351search kbWinNTW351 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400search kbWinNTS400 kbWinNTS351 kbWinNTS350 kbWinNTS351search kbWinNTS350search Version : 3.5 3.51 4.0 Issue type : kbhowto ============================================================================= THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THE MICROSOFT KNOWLEDGE BASE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. MICROSOFT DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF MICROSOFT CORPORATION OR ITS SUPPLIERS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SO THE FOREGOING LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY. Copyright Microsoft Corporation 2001.