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The obvious choice is creating one and emailing it out. &nbsp;However, some users might not have the ability to overwrite files.
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The obvious choice is creating one and emailing it out.  However, some users might not have the ability to overwrite files.

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Cool...I hope you will be able to implement something like that for your computers! &nbsp;Good luck, if you have any more questions, let me know!
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Cool...I hope you will be able to implement something like that for your computers!  Good luck, if you have any more questions, let me know!

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Is there a way via script, batch file, etc. to edit hosts files on computers in a domain? &nbsp;I need to add information to 100+ PCs and rather than send out directions I would rather just 'script it'.<br />
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AD integrated<br />
Server 2003<br />
Windows XP
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Is there a way via script, batch file, etc. to edit hosts files on computers in a domain?  I need to add information to 100+ PCs and rather than send out directions I would rather just 'script it'.

AD integrated
Server 2003
Windows XP

Hosts files

The Domain Name System (DNS) is a hierarchical, globally distributed system responsible for associating the name of a computer, service or other resource into an IP address for connecting to the Internet or a private network. Most prominently, it translates domain names to the numerical IP addresses needed for the purpose of computer services and devices worldwide.

Active Directory (AD) is a Microsoft brand for identity-related capabilities. In the on-premises world, Windows Server AD provides a set of identity capabilities and services, and is hugely popular (88% of Fortune 1000 and 95% of enterprises use AD). This topic includes all things Active Directory including DNS, Group Policy, DFS, troubleshooting, ADFS, and all other topics under the Microsoft AD and identity umbrella.