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"Ipconfig /All" Command Shows the Node Type as UnknownArticle ID: 310570 - View products that this article applies to. This article was previously published under Q310570 SYMPTOMS When you use the Ipconfig.exe utility with the /all switch that shows the TCP/IP configurations on your computer, the
node type may appear as "unknown." CAUSE This issue can occur if the EnableProxy key in the registry is set to an invalid value. RESOLUTIONImportant This section, method, or task contains steps that tell you how to modify the registry. However, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For added protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click the following article number to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 322756
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/322756/
)
How to back up and restore the registry in WindowsTo resolve this issue, use Registry Editor (Regedit.exe) to locate the following key in the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\Netbt\Parameters\ Change the value of the EnableProxy value in the preceding registry key to 0 or 1, quit Registry
Editor, and then restart your computer. MORE INFORMATIONFor additional information
about related topics, click the article numbers below to view the articles in
the Microsoft Knowledge Base: 121004
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/121004/EN-US/
)
WINS Proxy Agent Functionality
164765
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/164765/EN-US/
)
How to Enable WINS Proxy Agent in Windows NT 4.0
120642
(http://support.microsoft.com/kb/120642/EN-US/
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TCP/IP and NBT Configuration Parameters for Windows 2000 or Windows NT
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