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How can I change the path used for the TCP/IP database path?
John Savill
July 11, 2001
1 Min Read
A. The TCP/IP Windows Sockets (Winsock) standard uses database files for certain information (e.g., host information and service information—stored in the services file). A Windows system typically stores these files in the %systemroot%system32driversetc folder, but if you want to move these files, perform the following steps to modify the path:
Start regedit.exe.
Go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesTcpipParameters.
Double-click DataBasePath, and modify the value to reflect the new location.
Click OK.
Close regedit.
Reboot the machine.
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