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What is the Order of Name resolution on Windows NT4.0 machines?

  1. Lmhosts file, Local Host Name, Hosts File, DNS Server, NetBIOS Name Cache, WINS Server, Broadcast,

  2. Local Host Name, Hosts File, DNS Server, NetBIOS Name Cache, WINS Server, Broadcast, Lmhosts file

  3. DNS Server, Local Host Name, Hosts File, NetBIOS Name Cache, WINS Server, Broadcast, Lmhosts file

  4. Local Host Name, NetBIOS Name Cache, Hosts File, DNS Server, WINS Server, Broadcast, Lmhosts file
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Explanation

On a Windows NT 4.0 machine, the standard resolution order starts with the local host name, then checks the local Hosts file, queries DNS, checks the NetBIOS cache, queries WINS, attempts a broadcast, and finally checks the LMHOSTS file.

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