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MCDST Desktop Technician Exam Prep

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You want to view the IP address to NETBIOS name-mapping on your Windows XP computer. Which of the following files should you access?
  1. HOSTS
  2. Boot.ini
  3. Config.sy
  4. LMHOSTS
Explanation
Answer - D - The IP address to NETBIOS name-mapping is stored in the LMHOSTS file on a Windows XP OS.

Key Takeaway: The LMHOSTS or the LAN Manager Hosts file is used to enable domain name resolution under Windows when other methods fail. In Windows XP, you would need to navigate to %windir%\system32\drivers\etc\ to access the LMHOSTS file.
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