Microsoft KB Archive/130400

= How to Change The Default Protocol in Windows NT =

Article ID: 130400

Article Last Modified on 11/1/2006

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 3.1
 * Microsoft Windows NT Advanced Server 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 Server 3.5
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 3.51
 * Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q130400



When you use multiple protocols under Windows NT, the first protocol installed becomes the default protocol. To change your default protocol:


 * 1) Run Control Panel and choose Network.
 * 2) Choose Bindings.
 * 3) In the Show Bindings For list box choose Server.
 * 4) Select the protocol that will become the new default protocol.
 * 5) Use the up arrow button to move it to the top of the list.
 * 6) In the Show Bindings For list box choose Workstation.
 * 7) Select the protocol that will become the new default protocol.
 * 8) Use the up arrow button to move it to the top of the list.
 * 9) In the Show Bindings For list box choose .
 * 10) Verify the bindings appear in the correct order. The
 * 11) Select OK to return you to the Networks Settings Dialog box.
 * 12) Select OK to exit Network settings.

You are given the option to restart the system. You do not have to restart the system at this time but the changes you made will not take effect until the computer is rebooted.

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