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VB.NET | Modify line in HOSTS file

Hello! Say I have the following HOSTS file:

192.168.1.1 SERVER1
192.168.1.2 SERVER2
192.168.1.3 SERVER3

Is there a way to change the IP address of line two? Or, if it's easier, remove the line all together and add a new line with the correct IP?

Not sure on the difficulty so I will adjust the points if neccessary.

Thanks Experts!

Fernando Soto

Hi potpourrigroup;

The HOSTS file contains the mappings of IP addresses to host names for TCP/IP.

If the second line is in error just open the file for edit correct the IP address and save the file, then reboot for the changes to take effect.

Fernando

potpourrigroup

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Would love to but we have 200 computers we need changed. Looking to script it to save time.

Fernando Soto

Is line 2 always called SERVER2 or is the IP address always the same as above, 192.168.1.2 ?

potpourrigroup

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The name is the same on all machies...

potpourrigroup

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So the line...

192.168.5.1 SERVER2

This is on all computers but has the incorrect IP address. Need to change the IP or replace the line.

Thanks for your response!

potpourrigroup

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We do run internal DNS but one of our software vendors runs a crappy app that is HOSTS file dependent. That's how all this came about.

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Fernando Soto

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