Microsoft KB Archive/157267

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Msbatch.inf Parameters: Inserting TCP/IP Information

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Q157267

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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

MORE INFORMATION
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.

Keywords : win95

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