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Q197857: Windows 9x DHCP Clients Do Not Query WINS

Article: Q197857
Product(s): Windows for Workgroups and Windows NT Networking Issues
Version(s): WINDOWS:95,98
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 17-DEC-2000

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
- Microsoft Windows 98 
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SYMPTOMS
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Windows 95 and Windows 98 computers that are configured as DHCP Clients that
also receive WINS Server addresses by using DHCP may still not query WINS for
NetBIOS name resolution.

When looking at IP properties with Winipcfg.exe, the WINS Server fields are
populated and correct.

CAUSE
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When a Windows 95 or Windows 98 client gets its IP address and WINS Server IP
address from DHCP, it will ignore the WINS entries if the Disable WINS
Resolution dialog box is set in the Network tool in Control Panel.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this problem, perform the following steps:

1. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Open the Network tool in Control Panel.

3. Select the TCP/IP Binding for the installed Network Adapter, and then click
  Properties.

4. Select the WINS Configuration tab.

5. Select the Use DHCP for WINS Resolution option.

6. Click OK, and then OK again.

7. Restart the client even if you are not prompted to do so.

MORE INFORMATION
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On the WINS Configuration Tab
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If the Disable WINS Resolution option is selected, the client computer will still
receive WINS addresses from DHCP, but will not query the WINS server for name
resolution.

If the Enable WINS Resolution option is selected and at least the Primary WINS
Server field is filled in, this setting will override the WINS received from
DHCP and name queries will go here.

If the Use DHCP for WINS Resolution option is selected, the client computer will
get WINS IP addresses by using DHCP and use those WINS addresses for name
resolution.

Additional query words: kbDSupport wins options

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin95search kbWin98search kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin98
Version           : WINDOWS:95,98
Issue type        : kbprb

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