Hi Lester,

I'm not a network expert in any case ... but...

> > Sorry for the late reply. Like Martijn said already, its not an 98
> > machine. I run XP Pro Edition(with all the upgrades, hotfixes etc).
> >
> > So this still leaves the question: why cant I use my computername?
>
> Is it in the HOSTS file ?
> The computer name is known to windows and some of the ASP stuff, but
> probably not the TCP/IP section, as Microsoft do not bother to populate
> that.
> Someone will correct me, but I think HOSTS is still in
> \<windir>\System32\Drivers\etc in XP, and you will find a line for
> localhost, and probably not one for your machine.
> Just follow the style of the localhost line with your real IP address.

Then how does Windows find other machines on my
network (TCP/IP) that aren't in the hostfile, but I can
use the PC names without problems?

Exactly when does one need a hosts-entry and when
doesn't one need one? (uhm, is this a clear question?)

With regards,

Martijn Tonies
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