Microsoft KB Archive/139414

= Bad IP Address When Using HOSTS or LMHOSTS =

Article ID: 139414

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Developer Edition
 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
 * Microsoft TCP/IP for Windows for Workgroups 3.11

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This article was previously published under Q139414



SYMPTOMS
You may receive Bad IP address "name" when trying to ping a NetBIOS or HOST name.



CAUSE
Possible causes include:


 * The LMHOSTS or HOSTS file was saved as a Unicode file.
 * Entry does not exist or is incorrect in LMHOSTS, HOSTS, or Windows Internet Name service (WINS).
 * LMHOSTS lookup is not enabled.



RESOLUTION

 * 1) Load LMHOSTS or HOSTS file in Notepad and save as a standard text file instead of a Unicode file.
 * 2) Be sure the entry does exist in LMHOSTS, HOSTS, or is registered with your WINS server. If using static mapping on WINS server be sure the entry it is correct.
 * 3) Check your settings in Control Panel Network (TCPIP/Advanced) to make sure Enable LMHOSTS Lookup is checked.

Additional query words: prodnt wfw wfwg

Keywords: kbnetwork KB139414

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