Make dns lookup check hosts file first

[reader]

On windows XP pro is there a way to force a dns lookup to first check
the `hosts' file at C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts

My home network machines will never resolve in an a dns lookup on my
IPs dns machine so can I make it check the `hosts' file for a match
first?

I do have lmhosts enabled and imported a hosts file with all local
machines listed.

 

[Robert L [MVP - Networking]]

In most OS, it should check the hosts file first.

NetBIOS and WINSName resolution order on Windows XP's previous version NetBIOS and WINS are required in a .... WINS server; 3. Broadcast; 4. LMHOSTS file; 5. HOSTS; 6. DNS. ...
http://www.chicagotech.net/netbios&wins.htm


Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
On windows XP pro is there a way to force a dns lookup to first check
the `hosts' file at C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\hosts

My home network machines will never resolve in an a dns lookup on my
IPs dns machine so can I make it check the `hosts' file for a match
first?

I do have lmhosts enabled and imported a hosts file with all local
machines listed.