Using a graphical user interface

To configure the DNS suffix, do the following:

1. From the Control Panel, open the System applet.
2. Select the Computer Name tab (Network Identification tab on Windows 2000).
3. Click the Change button (Settings button on Windows 2000).
4. Click the More button.
5. Enter the suffix under the Primary DNS suffix of this computer heading.
6. Check the box beside Change primary DNS suffix when domain membership changes if you want the suffix to change to the name of the Active Directory domain the computer joins.
7. Click OK until all the windows are closed. You will be prompted to reboot for the changes to take effect.

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