How To: DNS Issues From Microsoft
• Cannot View Page When You Use a FILE:// URL
(306094) - When you click on a file:// URL that points to a file for which you do not have the required permissions, Internet Explorer may generate the following generic error message: Page cannot be displayed / Cannot find server or DNS Error. This problem...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;306094
• Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet site
(175722) - When you start Internet Explorer, you may receive the following error message: Internet Explorer 4.x Internet Explorer cannot open the Internet site Web address. A connection with the server could not be established. Internet Explorer 5 The page...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;175722
• Cannot Connect to Web Sites That Require SSL 3.0
(318815) - When you use Internet Explorer on the operating systems listed at the beginning of this article, you cannot connect to some Web sites. For example, if you try to connect to https://www.microsoft.com, you may receive the following error message:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;318815
• "Invalid Page Fault" error message when you use Internet Explorer
(826718) - In Internet Explorer, you may receive an error message that is similar to one of the following: Iexplore.exe has generated errors and must be shut down Invalid Page Fault You may also receive one or more of the following error messages when you...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;826718
• You cannot access your MSN e-mail account or authenticate with a Web site in various programs
(813951) - You may experience any of the following symptoms: When you try to access your MSN e-mail account, you may receive the following error message:The page cannot be displayedThe page you are looking for is currently unavailable. The Web site might be...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;813951
• PRB: Internet Explorer Is Unable to Open Office Documents from an SSL Web Site
(316431) - When you attempt to open or download a Microsoft Office document (.doc file, .xls file, .ppt file, and so on) from a secure Web site in Internet Explorer, you may receive one of the following error messages, even though the document is available...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316431
• Description of Hypertext Transport Protocol Error Messages
(218155) - This article describes the use of friendly Hypertext Transport Protocol (HTTP)-status error messages. WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system....
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;218155
• Error Message:"Page Cannot be Displayed" When You Browse the Internet
(812336) - When you browse the Internet on Windows XP-based computers that are running Internet Explorer 6, you may receive the following error message: The page cannot be displayed This issue may occur if the Internet Service Provider (ISP) DNS server does...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;812336
• Error message: The page cannot be displayed
(241344) - Internet Explorer 5 and later When you try to view a Web page, you may receive the following error message: The Page cannot be displayed. When you are connected AOL 4.0, while you are starting Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5, you may receive the...
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;241344
• Issues after you install updates to Internet Explorer or Windows
(325192) - Describes known issues that may occur after you install cumulative updates and service packs for Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Internet Explorer. Includes links to articles that address specific issues.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;325192
• Description of Hypertext Transport Protocol Error Messages
This article describes the use of friendly Hypertext Transport Protocol (HTTP)-status error messages. WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system....
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;218155
• Setting Up the Microsoft DNS Server
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/archive/winntas/deploy/setting.mspx
• HOW TO: Registry Settings for the Microsoft DNS Server
(164488) - This article describes settings for a Microsoft Domain Name Service (DNS) server. You can modify most settings by using the Dnsadmin tool, although some settings can only be changed by using Registry Editor. WARNING: If you use Registry Editor...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=164488
• Changes to DNS in Windows Server 2003
(843582) - Lists the main areas where DNS improvements were made in Windows Server 2003. The article links to the "Changes to DNS in Windows Server 2003" Microsoft PowerPoint presentation.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=843582
• Best practices for DNS client settings in Windows 2000 Server and in Windows Server 2003
(825036) - This article describes best practices for the configuration of Domain Name System (DNS) client settings in Windows 2000 Server and in Windows Server 2003. Domain controller with DNS installed On a domain controller that also acts as a DNS server,...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=825036
• How to Prevent Domain Controllers from Dynamically Registering DNS Names
(198767) - By default, the Netlogon service on a domain controller registers dynamic Domain Name Service (DNS) records to advertise Active Directory directory service services. This behavior can be disabled with a registry setting. WARNING: If you use...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=198767
• Synchronizing DNS Information in Registry with Boot Files
(129047) - Windows NT 4.0 imports Domain Name Service (DNS) information from boot files into the registry when data is modified using DNS Manager. However, after it is there, the information is maintained and updated only in the registry. If data is changed...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=129047
• The Change IP Address Tool on your Windows Small Business Server 2003-based computer may not remove the old host records from DNS
(886392) - Explains why host records that are associated with the old IP address still appear in DNS after you use the Change IP Address Tool to change the IP address of your Windows Small Business Server-based computer.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=886392
• Description of DNS registry entries in Windows 2000 Server, part 1 of 3
(813963) - Part 1 of 3 articles that describe DNS registry entries in Windows 2000 Server. Describes how to use Registry Editor, the Dnscmd.exe command-line tool, and the DNS console to change and start DNS registry entries.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813963
• The Host's "A" Record Is Registered in DNS After You Choose Not to Register the Connection's Address
(275554) - In Windows 2000, if you clear the Register this connection's address in DNS check box under Advanced TCP/IP Settings for a network interface, the IP address may register an A record for the host name in its primary DNS suffix zone. For example,...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=275554
• Overriding Automatic WINS and DNS Server Assignment for RAS/DUN Clients
(205247) - By default, a client dialing into a RAS server uses the WINS/DNS servers defined in the RAS server's configuration. You can override these settings by modifying registry values. WARNING: If you use Registry Editor incorrectly, you may cause...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=205247
• Microsoft DNS Server Registry Parameters, Part 3 of 3
(198410) - This article consists of 3 parts and describes settings for the Microsoft Domain Name Service (DNS) server. You can modify most settings using the DNSADMIN tool, although some settings can only be altered using Registry Editor. For additional...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=198410
• Description of DNS registry entries in Windows 2000 Server, part 3 of 3
(813965) - Part 3 of 3 articles that describe DNS registry entries in Windows 2000 Server. Describes how to use Registry Editor, the Dnscmd.exe command-line tool, and the DNS console to change and start DNS registry entries.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813965
• Microsoft DNS Server Registry Parameters, Part 1 of 3
(198408) - This article consists of 3 parts and describes settings for the Microsoft Domain Name Service (DNS) SERVER. You can modify most settings using the DNSADMIN tool, although some settings can only be altered using Registry Editor. For additional...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=198408
• How Internet Explorer Uses the Cache for DNS Host Entries
(263558) - In earlier versions of Internet Explorer (Internet Explorer 3.x), DNS host entries are cached for 24 hours by default. This, in many cases, is too long. During this period, some host entries stop working because of change in the IP address of the...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=263558
• Microsoft DNS Server Registry Parameters, Part 2 of 3
(198409) - This article consists of 3 parts and describes settings for the Microsoft Domain Name Service (DNS) server. You can modify most settings using the DNSADMIN tool, although some settings can only be altered using Registry Editor. For additional...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=198409
• Clients cannot dynamically register DNS records in a single-label forward lookup zone
(826743) - Describes how to resolve the problem when clients not being able to dynamically register DNS records in a single-label forward lookup zone.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=826743
• Description of DNS registry entries in Windows 2000 Server, part 2 of 3
(813964) - Part 2 of 3 articles that describe DNS registry entries in Windows 2000 Server. Describes how to use Registry Editor, the Dnscmd.exe command-linetool, and the DNS console to change and start DNS registry entries.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=813964
• Administratively Created DNS Records May Not Be Security-Enhanced
(321610) - Authenticated users may be given full control of static records (that are manually created by an administrator) in an Active Directory-integrated DNS zone that is configured with the Allow Secure Updates Only setting. This occurs to permit DNS...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=321610
• How to enable or disable dynamic DNS registrations in Windows 2000 and in Windows Server 2003
(246804) - Microsoft Windows 2000 supports dynamic DNS updates (per RFC 2136). By default, this behavior is enabled for Windows 2000 DNS clients. Depending on the configuration and services that are running on a particular computer, different components...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=246804
• Active Directory-Integrated Domain Name Is Not Displayed in DNS Snap-in with Event ID 4000 and 4013 Messages
(316685) - You may experience the following symptoms: If you log on to an Active Directory-integrated domain controller, the logon process may be very slow.After you start the DNS snap-in, the domain name may not be displayed under Forward Lookup Zone.After...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=316685
• How to Convert DNS Primary Server to Active Directory Integrated
(198437) - This article describes how to convert a primary DNS server to an Active Directory Integrated Primary server, force replication to another domain controller, and add the new domain controller as a DNS server. By default, Windows 2000 Advanced...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=198437
• Changing from DHCP to Static Address During Setup Causes Problems
(222516) - During Setup from a network share with the Typical Networking Settings option selected and DHCP, DNS, or WINS selected, you are prompted to change your address from dynamic to static. If you do so, Setup may stop responding (hang). When you change...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=222516
• HOW TO: Reconfigure an _msdcs Subdomain to a Forest-wide DNS Application Directory Partition When You Upgrade from Windows 2000 to Windows Server 2003
(817470) - This step-by-step article describes how to make the forest-wide locator records under the _msdcs. ForestName DNS zone available on every DNS server in the forest when you upgrade domain controllers that are running the DNS Server service from...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=817470
• Dcpromo.exe Does Not Provide a Warning About Configuring a DNS Server Without a Static IP Address
(242189) - When you run Dcpromo.exe on a server, you may receive the option of installing a DNS server or using an existing DNS server. This problem does not occur if you manually install the DNS service. If the Windows 2000-based server does not have a...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=242189
• "A" Records Automatically Appear and Disappear in DNS Manager
(171998) - In DNS Manager, you may notice that "A" records randomly appear and disappear without you entering or deleting them. This behavior occurs because your DNS zone is configured to query WINS. These records are not a problem, but you can resolve this...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=171998
• Boot Method Option Does Not Exist as Stated in DNS Manager Help
(177120) - The online help in Domain Name Service (DNS) Manager states the following: To specify a boot method for a DNS server In the Server List, right click the server icon.Click Properties.Click the Boot Method tab.In Boot Method, click either Boot From...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=177120
• DNS Registry Parameter - AddressAnswerLimit
(164300) - The Windows 95 Domain Name Service (DNS) resolver may have a problem when receiving a DNS response packet that contains greater than 28 addresses. For example, if you have 29 A records with the same host name, but different IP addresses, and a...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=164300
• How To Install and Configure DNS Server in Windows Server 2003
(814591) - This step-by-step article describes how to install and configure DNS on your Windows Server 2003 computer. back to the top Before You Start Before you start to configure your DNS, you must gather some basic information. Internic must approve some...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=814591
• How to configure DNS for Internet access in Windows 2000
(300202) - Domain Name System (DNS) is the core name-resolution tool that is used on the Internet. DNS handles resolution between host names and Internet addresses. This step-by-step guide describes how to configure DNS for Internet access. Starting with a...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=300202
• How to Clear Bad Information in Active Directory-Integrated DNS
(305967) - This article describes how to clear out bad information from Active Directory-integrated Domain Name System (DNS). You may need to do this if the DNS is damaged or if the DNS contains incorrect registration information. Active Directory-integrated...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=305967
• Setting Up the Domain Name System for Active Directory
(237675) - The Domain Name System (DNS) is the Active Directory locator in Windows 2000. Active Directory clients and client tools use DNS to locate domain controllers for administration and logon. You must have a DNS server installed and configured for...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=237675
• How To Configure DNS Dynamic Update in Windows 2003
(816592) - This article describes how to configure the DNS dynamic update functionality in Windows Server 2003. The DNS dynamic update functionality enables DNS client computers to register and dynamically update their resource records with a DNS server...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=816592
• How To Create a Child Domain in Active Directory and Delegate the DNS Namespace to the Child Domain
(255248) - You may want to create a child domain and then delegate the Domain Name System (DNS) namespace to a domain controller located in this child domain for any the following reasons: Added DNS servers can reduce network traffic.Added DNS servers can...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=255248
• How to Disable Client-Side DNS Caching in Windows
(245437) - Windows contains a client-side Domain Name System (DNS) cache. The client-side DNS caching may generate a false impression that DNS "round robin" is not taking place from the DNS server to the Windows client. Pinging the same A-record domain name...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=245437
• DNS Server Stops Using Round Robin for Host Name Resolution
(177883) - After you install Windows 2000 DNS or after you apply the latest Dns.exe, your Microsoft Windows NT Domain Name Service (DNS) server no longer responds to queries in a round robin fashion. For additional information, please see the following...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=177883
• How to Disable Client-Side DNS Caching in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003
(318803) - Windows contains a client-side Domain Name System (DNS) cache. The client-side DNS caching feature may generate a false impression that DNS "round robin" is not occurring from the DNS server to the Windows client computer. When you use the
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=318803
• Microsoft DNS Server Depends on the WINS Client Binding
(183901) - When your Domain Name Service (DNS) starts on your computer running Windows NT Server, you may receive the following error: Could not start the Microsoft DNS Server service <server name>. Error 1068: The dependency service or group failed to start.
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=183901
• The DNS Client Service Does Not Revert to Using the First Server in the List in Windows XP
(320760) - If you are using Windows XP, the DNS Client service may not revert to using the first server in the DNS server list. This behavior occurs because the Windows XP DNS Client service (Dnscache) follows a certain algorithm when it decides the order...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=320760
• XFOR: Internet Mail Service Caches Domain Name System (DNS) Lookups
(198021) - When you use the load-balancing features inherent in the later builds of Domain Name System (DNS), you may notice that the DNS expected performance is not achieved. Further investigation using a network trace will show that the Exchange server is...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=198021
• Problems with Many Domain Controllers with Active Directory Integrated DNS Zones
(267855) - Domain Name System (DNS) registrations of SRV and domain controller (DC) locator A records (registered by Netlogon) and NS records (added by the authoritative DNS servers) in an Active Directory-integrated DNS zone for some DCs may not work in a...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=267855
• Multiple IP Addresses Registered to Multiple Domains Under Dynamic DNS
(254031) - A Windows 2000-based DNS server dynamically registers its primary IP address as well as all additional IP addresses that are bound to its network adapters. When a zone on a dynamic DNS server is configured for dynamic updates, the DHCP Client...
http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=254031
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