Root Hints

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Hello

I'm sure this question has been asked a thousands of
times, and I apologise for asking again, but could someone
please explain to me how I can stop root hints from
repopulating?
 
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Hello

I'm sure this question has been asked a thousands of
times, and I apologise for asking again, but could someone
please explain to me how I can stop root hints from
repopulating?
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Actually you can just check the box on the bottom of the Forwarders tab to
not use them instead of killing them.

Trying to delete them may not work since they will reappear automatically,
which is by design:
818020 - Root Hints Reappear After They Are Removed:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=818020

249868 - Replacing Root Hints with the Cache.dns File:
http://support.microsoft.com/?id=249868


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Ace

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Ace Fekay, MCSE 2000, MCSE+I, MCSA, MCT, MVP
Microsoft Windows MVP - Active Directory
 
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Hello

I'm sure this question has been asked a thousands of
times, and I apologise for asking again, but could someone
please explain to me how I can stop root hints from
repopulating?
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Just to clarify Ace's reply, Check the box "Do not use recursion" on the
forwarders tab.
This box means the same as "Do not use Root Hints" or "Use only the
Forwarders defined"
It is by design that the root hints are automatically updated, as under most
circumstances you need them for internet resolution.
 
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