Re: Novice: 'TRANSFERS folder' disappeared

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Fatal_Exception <FatalException@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

>The LMHost file is really not needed. In fact, I prefer to use the Host file
>instead if I really need DNS Name resolution. Make sure that the Computer
>Browser and Server service are both started in your Services window (Start >
>Run > services.msc (OK))
>
>Just so you know, Lmhosts works with Netbios names, while Host uses DNS for
>name resolution. DNS is the preferred method. If you wish to know more
>about Netbios, you can read a page on my website regarding this technology:
>
>http://65.24.134.81/KipSolutions/NetBios/netbios.htm
>
>Pretty dry reading, but it covers it well! :)
>
>FE
>Wm P

Thanks, appreciate that helpful follow-up.

--
Terry, West Sussex, UK
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