WebNov 22, 2003 · Try pinging "localhost" which is 127.0.0.1. I believe it is resokved by the hosts file. If it doesen't work then there is something wrong with the hosts file. Did you create the hosts file using "notepad" or modifying the existing one, and did "notepad" by chance make its name "hosts.txt". 0 Kudos. WebJun 5, 2024 · As recommended at (inter alia) can not ping by host name for some computers, I have edited /etc/nsswitch.conf to include hosts: files mdns4_minimal [NOTFOUND=return] wins dns mdns4 I have also restarted services as suggested, yet no go. When attempting to ping my Windows 7 machine, the output is: ping: : …
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WebJan 7, 2015 · On Windows Server side open administrative tools>DNS Go to your server domain name>forward look up zones>domain name.local?, and look for the affected … WebDec 28, 2012 · NetBIOS over TCP/IP is disabled in Windows Server 2008 R2 by default, however it is the only way for XP to handle local name resolution without a DNS server. This problem does not exist for newer … small business sales performance improvement
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WebJan 14, 2024 · 57 5 Since you are able to ping the private IP address, you must have a VPN or similar configured. The next step is to configure your VPN to use the VPC's DNS server. However, a quick solution is to add the hostname and IP address in your local system's /etc/hosts file. help.nexcess.net/how-to-find-the-hosts-file-on-my-mac – John Hanley WebMay 3, 2016 · Now, you can access an internal pc with computername.yourcompany.local or, if you added the suffix before, just computername, for instance \\computername in windows explorer, or computername:8080 in the browser for a service on 8080, or with remote desktop. Share Improve this answer Follow answered Mar 11, 2024 at 17:44 … WebJun 14, 2024 · You need to turn on network discovery to access PC by netbios name. open Network and Sharing Center and select Change advanced sharing settings. Turn on network discovery and Save changes. And also try changing network location to Work or Home there in network and sharing center. Also try adding the IP address in your hosts file. Share small business sales forecast