dns client

In all the years I've used XP, my internet connection overall has performed better and been more stable with the DNS Client service turned off. I still find that to be true in Vista. I know what it is supposed to do, but it has *never* provided me with any benefit. Just exactly what does it do? Besides take up space and resources.
-Michael

See: http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/26bef3dd-4ffe-41c4-84c0-8e7de586ef541033.mspx?mfr=true
"MICHAEL" wrote in message

In all the years I've used XP, my internet connection overall has performed better and been more stable with the DNS Client service turned off. I still find that to be true in Vista. I know what it is supposed to do, but it has *never* provided me with any benefit. Just exactly what does it do? Besides take up space and resources.
-Michael

You trying to bore me to death? That didn't tell me anything but blah, blah, blah. I understand the concept, however the Microsoft DNS Client seems to provide no benefit. Turn it off and the only difference you may notice is a snappier internet.
I use TreeWalk DNS on two of my machines. It is far superior to Microsoft's DNS Client, and it is free. Absolutely a wonderful piece of software.
http://treewalkdns.com/ http://ntcanuck.com/
-Michael
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message

See: http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/26bef3dd-4ffe-41c4-84c0-8e7de586ef541033.mspx?mfr=true
"MICHAEL" wrote in message In all the years I've used XP, my internet connection overall has performed better and been more stable with the DNS Client service turned off. I still find that to be true in Vista. I know what it is supposed to do, but it has *never* provided me with any benefit. Just exactly what does it do? Besides take up space and resources.
-Michael

Why are you so offended? I replied based on my reading of your question, "Just exactly what does it do?".
"MICHAEL" wrote in message

You trying to bore me to death? That didn't tell me anything but blah, blah, blah. I understand the concept, however the Microsoft DNS Client seems to provide no benefit. Turn it off and the only difference you may notice is a snappier internet.
I use TreeWalk DNS on two of my machines. It is far superior to Microsoft's DNS Client, and it is free. Absolutely a wonderful piece of software.
http://treewalkdns.com/ http://ntcanuck.com/
-Michael
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message See: http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/26bef3dd-4ffe-41c4-84c0-8e7de586ef541033.mspx?mfr=true
"MICHAEL" wrote in message In all the years I've used XP, my internet connection overall has performed better and been more stable with the DNS Client service turned off. I still find that to be true in Vista. I know what it is supposed to do, but it has *never* provided me with any benefit. Just exactly what does it do? Besides take up space and resources.
-Michael

Is there any negative consequence to turning off Microsoft DNS Client?
William
"MICHAEL" wrote in message You trying to bore me to death? That didn't tell me anything but blah, blah, blah. I understand the concept, however the Microsoft DNS Client seems to provide no benefit. Turn it off and the only difference you may notice is a snappier internet.
I use TreeWalk DNS on two of my machines. It is far superior to Microsoft's DNS Client, and it is free. Absolutely a wonderful piece of software.
http://treewalkdns.com/ http://ntcanuck.com/
-Michael
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message

See: http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/26bef3dd-4ffe-41c4-84c0-8e7de586ef541033.mspx?mfr=true
"MICHAEL" wrote in message In all the years I've used XP, my internet connection overall has performed better and been more stable with the DNS Client service turned off. I still find that to be true in Vista. I know what it is supposed to do, but it has *never* provided me with any benefit. Just exactly what does it do? Besides take up space and resources.
-Michael

Not offended, Colin. Probably should have included a smiley face or two. Can be hard to convey intent when not face to face.
:-)
-Michael
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message

Why are you so offended? I replied based on my reading of your question, "Just exactly what does it do?".
"MICHAEL" wrote in message You trying to bore me to death? That didn't tell me anything but blah, blah, blah. I understand the concept, however the Microsoft DNS Client seems to provide no benefit. Turn it off and the only difference you may notice is a snappier internet.
I use TreeWalk DNS on two of my machines. It is far superior to Microsoft's DNS Client, and it is free. Absolutely a wonderful piece of software.
http://treewalkdns.com/ http://ntcanuck.com/
-Michael
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message See: http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/26bef3dd-4ffe-41c4-84c0-8e7de586ef541033.mspx?mfr=true
"MICHAEL" wrote in message In all the years I've used XP, my internet connection overall has performed better and been more stable with the DNS Client service turned off. I still find that to be true in Vista. I know what it is supposed to do, but it has *never* provided me with any benefit. Just exactly what does it do? Besides take up space and resources.
-Michael

None that I have ever encountered.
One less service running- that's a positive.
-Michael
"William R. Mosher" wrote in message Is there any negative consequence to turning off Microsoft DNS Client?
William
"MICHAEL" wrote in message You trying to bore me to death? That didn't tell me anything but blah, blah, blah. I understand the concept, however the Microsoft DNS Client seems to provide no benefit. Turn it off and the only difference you may notice is a snappier internet.
I use TreeWalk DNS on two of my machines. It is far superior to Microsoft's DNS Client, and it is free. Absolutely a wonderful piece of software.
http://treewalkdns.com/ http://ntcanuck.com/
-Michael
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message

See:
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/26bef3dd-4ffe-41c4-84c0-8e7de586ef541033.mspx?mfr=true
"MICHAEL" wrote in message In all the years I've used XP, my internet connection overall has performed better and been more stable with the DNS Client service turned off. I still find that to be true in Vista. I know what it is supposed to do, but it has *never* provided me with any benefit. Just exactly what does it do? Besides take up space and resources.
-Michael

No prob.
"MICHAEL" wrote in message

Not offended, Colin. Probably should have included a smiley face or two. Can be hard to convey intent when not face to face.
:-)
-Michael
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message Why are you so offended? I replied based on my reading of your question, "Just exactly what does it do?".
"MICHAEL" wrote in message You trying to bore me to death? That didn't tell me anything but blah, blah, blah. I understand the concept, however the Microsoft DNS Client seems to provide no benefit. Turn it off and the only difference you may notice is a snappier internet.
I use TreeWalk DNS on two of my machines. It is far superior to Microsoft's DNS Client, and it is free. Absolutely a wonderful piece of software.
http://treewalkdns.com/ http://ntcanuck.com/
-Michael
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message See: http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/26bef3dd-4ffe-41c4-84c0-8e7de586ef541033.mspx?mfr=true
"MICHAEL" wrote in message In all the years I've used XP, my internet connection overall has performed better and been more stable with the DNS Client service turned off. I still find that to be true in Vista. I know what it is supposed to do, but it has *never* provided me with any benefit. Just exactly what does it do? Besides take up space and resources.
-Michael

It turns off DNS caching. The downside is for every request (i.e every time you load a page) your computer has to talk to a dns server. If the page has pictures or content from other sites (i.e. ads) then each page may take multiple dns requests. This may cause a very small slowdown with some pages. The upside is bad links are not cached. You would have to have a very slow machine and Internet connection to notice a speed difference either way.
-- Kerry Brown MS-MVP - Windows Shell/User www.VistaHelp.ca

"William R. Mosher" wrote in message Is there any negative consequence to turning off Microsoft DNS Client?
William
"MICHAEL" wrote in message You trying to bore me to death? That didn't tell me anything but blah, blah, blah. I understand the concept, however the Microsoft DNS Client seems to provide no benefit. Turn it off and the only difference you may notice is a snappier internet.
I use TreeWalk DNS on two of my machines. It is far superior to Microsoft's DNS Client, and it is free. Absolutely a wonderful piece of software.
http://treewalkdns.com/ http://ntcanuck.com/
-Michael
"Colin Barnhorst" wrote in message

See:
http://technet2.microsoft.com/WindowsServer/en/Library/26bef3dd-4ffe-41c4-84c0-8e7de586ef541033.mspx?mfr=true
"MICHAEL" wrote in message In all the years I've used XP, my internet connection overall has performed better and been more stable with the DNS Client service turned off. I still find that to be true in Vista. I know what it is supposed to do, but it has *never* provided me with any benefit. Just exactly what does it do? Besides take up space and resources.
-Michael