"Ipconfig /All" Command Shows the Node Type as Unknown (310570)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional
- Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Premium Edition
- Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003, Standard Edition
This article was previously published under Q310570 IMPORTANT: This article contains information about modifying the registry.
Before you modify the registry, make sure to back it up and make sure that you
understand how to restore the registry if a problem occurs. For information
about how to back up, restore, and edit the registry, click the following
article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 256986 Description of the Microsoft Windows Registry
SYMPTOMS When you use the Ipconfig.exe utility with the /all switch that shows the TCP/IP configurations on your computer, the
node type may appear as "unknown." CAUSE This issue can occur if the EnableProxy key in the registry is set to an invalid value. RESOLUTIONWARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious
problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. Microsoft
cannot guarantee that you can solve problems that result from using Registry
Editor incorrectly. Use Registry Editor at your own
risk. To resolve this issue, use Registry Editor
(Regedit.exe) to locate the following key in the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netbt\Parameters\ Change the value of the EnableProxy value in the preceding registry key to 0 or 1, quit Registry
Editor, and then restart your computer.
| Modification Type: | Major | Last Reviewed: | 10/10/2003 |
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| Keywords: | kbnetwork kbprb KB310570 |
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