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DHCP Timeout value in registry?

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by mportune

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Is there a registry key in win9x that can change the time needed before windows gives up on trying to obtain an IP address via DHCP? I have a scenerio here that I need to shorten the time. (It's wayyyyy too long right now by default) Thanks!

(please, no "change it to fixed IP" responses - I need a fix for the above, and nothing else)

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by lyf

Hi mportune :)
There are different considerations for Win95 and Win98-in fact it also depends on your release level of DUN. Changes occurred with 1.3 and with Win98.
There are many help sites on the web, but I recommend you go to:
http://www.sohointer.net/howto/tweak_tcp.htm
There is a wealth of information on this site as a whole. This particular page can help you choose the right parameters, dependant on your current software.
This page also contains links to automated *.INF solutions that should be helpful.
Hope this helps,
Ron

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