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Q157267: Msbatch.inf Parameters: Inserting TCP/IP Information

Article: Q157267
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): 
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): win95
Last Modified: 14-MAR-2002

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SUMMARY
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This article describes how to insert TCP/IP information using the Msbatch.inf
file for batch installations of Windows 95.

MORE INFORMATION
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Microsoft does not encourage or support changes to .inf files; therefore,
Microsoft Technical Support does not support the procedure in this article.
Although we have tested the following procedure and it appears to function as
described, make a backup copy of your .inf file before you proceed.

In the Msbatch.inf file, modify the [Network] section to include the following
line:

  Protocols=MSTCP  ; other protocols can be inserted here also

Also add the following section and parameters as needed:

  [MSTCP]
  DHCP=value ; 0=disable, 1=enable
  DNS=value ; 0=disable, 1=enable
  WINS= ; 0=disable, 1=enable, DHCP=get parameters from DHCP server.
  Gateways=ip,ip ; Lists the IP gateways (IP routers) and order to be
     used.
  IPAddress=IP
  IPMask=ip ; Sets the subnet mask if DHCP is not enabled.
  PrimaryWINS=IP
  SecondaryWINS=IP
  DNSServers=DNSIPAddress,DNSIPAddress ; Lists DNS server IP addresses
     and order to try them.
  DomainOrder=domainname,domainname ; Sets a list of DNS domains and
     order to try them.
  Hostname= ; Required when using DNSServers entry. Is usually the same
     as the computer name.
  LMHOSTPath=path ; Path and filename to LMHOSTS file.
  ScopeID=string

NOTE: Some IP settings may not be added properly. An updated file may be required
for full functionality of some of these switches.

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Keywords          : win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
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