change the DNS in XP

[Christopher]

Hello,
I would like to change the DNS to orange which is my ISP (ADSL 2 +, 8Mbps) for that connection to the server, web site is far too long. I'm on XP SP3 and ethernet cable. Thank you in advance

[nitesh mehta]

You go in "Network Connections", you right click on your network card, then choose "Properties", you select "Internet Protocol (TCP / IP)" then click "Properties", you select the "Use address following DNS server ", then you must enter the addresses of your DNS server that you judge well. I hope that's what you're looking for.

[JAMES_911]

Change the DNS
By doing this you tell your PC which DNS you want to use for all your surfing. Usually this is set to 'automatic' and we will give you the DNS. However, you can actually use any DNS settings you want.

Firstly, find out the IP address of the DNS to use. You can get this from your system administrator or ourselves.

If you have broadband

1. Click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections and select your local network.
2. On the General tab click Properties > Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
3. Click Properties

The Internet Protocol window will appear. Click Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the DNS server(s) you want to use. If you want to add more DNS servers click Advanced and then the DNS tab.

If you have dial-up

1. Click Start>My Computer>Dialup Networking.
2. Right-click on your Internet connection. Then select Properties.
3. Click the Server Types tab on the window which opens.
4. Click TCP/IP Settings.

[Expertz]

This method tells your computer which DNS to use for all your internet browsing. Most home users have this set to "automatic" and the DNS is provided by the user's ISP, but you can use any DNS you like (you can even make your own DNS if you're keen).

Before you start you will need to know the IP address of the DNS to use - if you don't know this you'll need to ask your system administrator or ISP.

To set your DNS, you need to find the Internet Protocol window.

For Users on a Dial-up Connection:
Go to My Computer>Dialup Networking.
Right-click your internet connection and select Properties.
A window will open - click the Server Types tab. Click TCP/IP Settings.

For All Other Users:
Go to Control Panel>Network Connections and select your local network.
Click Properties, then select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Click Properties.

You will see a window like the one below - this is the Internet Protocol window. Select "Use the following DNS server addresses" and enter the desired DNS server(s) in the space(s) provided.