Thread: Adding a custom DNS resolution

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    mustang benny bennyandthejets's Avatar
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    Adding a custom DNS resolution

    There are certain domain names that I would like to control the resolution of. My problem is that a game I have tries to resolve a domain name which no longer exists, which means I have to wait about two minutes before the game starts up. What I would like to do is simply specify a dummy IP address for that domain so I can get on with my gaming.

    Any ideas?
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    Just edit your HOSTS file. What OS you using?
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    I'm using Windows XP. Where is this HOSTS file?
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    Can't verify this at the moment, but should be in
    C:\WINNT\system32\drivers\etc\

    It's a text file which contains instructions on how to use it.

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    C:\WINDOWS\system32\drivers\etc\hosts
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    Thank you, that works.

    In a related matter, how could I make it so that I can type an alias in the address bar and have it send the DNS query for the real domain name? Ie, I could type "cboard", and it would do the same as if I had typed in "cboard.cprogramming.com".
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    Not sure about IE, but I know that you can do that in Opera. Just add a bookmark, and give it a nickname. Then, to use the shortcut, just hit shift-F2, and type the nickname.
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