DNS Settings in Windows XP

This document explains how to change your Domain Name System (DNS) server addresses in Windows XP to match the updated TAMU DNS server addresses. This document will only be applicable if all of the following are true:

Your computer is located on-campus, or you use TAMU as your Internet Service Provider (ISP);
Your computer is currently configured to use a static IP address;
You have not previously configured your computer to use a departmental or non-TAMU DNS server.

If you are unsure whether these instructions apply to you, contact your network administrator or Help Desk Central at (979) 845-8300. Configuring DNS

Double-click on the My Computer icon located either on your Desktop or in your Start Menu.
Click on the Folder Up button outlined in red below (Figure 1).

Figure 1: Open My Computer

Right-click on the My Network Places icon and then click Properties (Figure 2).

Figure 2: Right-click on My Network Places and choose Properties

Figure 3: Right-click on Local Area Connection and choose Properties

In the General tab, find the section entitled "This connection uses he following items:" and scroll down until you see "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)". Click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) once. Be sure the item still has a check mark next to it and then click on the Properties button.

Figure 4: Choose Properties of Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

Figure 5: Click on the Advanced Button

Click on the DNS tab.
Under the section entitled "DNS server addresses, in order of use:", highlight each entry and click on the Remove button until this section is empty (Figure 6).