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How to configure DNS for Windows XP with OpenDNS?
Guide to configure DNS for Windows XP
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1. Select "Control Panel" from the Start menu.
2. Click "Network Connections" from the "Control Panel" choices..
3. Choose your connection from the "Network Connections" window..
In this screenshot, Local Area Connection is the only choice. If you have more than one, choose your default/current connection.
4. Click "Properties" button.
5. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click "Properties."
6. Click the radio button "Use the following DNS server addresses" and type in OpenDNS addresses in the "Preferred DNS server" and "Alternate DNS server" fields, then click "OK".
Please write down your current DNS settings before switching to OpenDNS, in case you want to return to your old settings for any reason.
Preferred DNS server address for Open DNS is:
208.67.222.222
Alternate DNS server address for Open DNS is:
208.67.220.220
7. Restart your computer.
Visit http://welcome.opendns.com/ to test your new settings.
You should see the Welcome page from OpenDNS, as shown below.
1. Select "Control Panel" from the Start menu.
2. Click "Network Connections" from the "Control Panel" choices..
3. Choose your connection from the "Network Connections" window..
In this screenshot, Local Area Connection is the only choice. If you have more than one, choose your default/current connection.
4. Click "Properties" button.
5. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click "Properties."
6. Click the radio button "Use the following DNS server addresses" and type in OpenDNS addresses in the "Preferred DNS server" and "Alternate DNS server" fields, then click "OK".
Please write down your current DNS settings before switching to OpenDNS, in case you want to return to your old settings for any reason.
Preferred DNS server address for Open DNS is:
208.67.222.222
Alternate DNS server address for Open DNS is:
208.67.220.220
7. Restart your computer.
Visit http://welcome.opendns.com/ to test your new settings.
You should see the Welcome page from OpenDNS, as shown below.
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