TCP/IP Host Binding Mode (pcAnywhere) (All Windows)

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TCP/IP Host Binding Mode (pcAnywhere) (All Windows)
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This registry item allows you to specify whether the host will wait on the first TCP/IP address given by the operating system, or whether it will wait on the TCP/IP index as indicated by TCPIPHostAddressIndex.

Open your registry and find the key below.

Create a new DWORD value, or modify the existing value called 'TCPIPHostBindMode' using the settings below.

Exit your registry, you may need to restart or log out of Windows for the change to take effect.

Note: Requires version 8.02 or higher.

Settings:

System Key: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Symantec\pcANYWHERE\CurrentVersion\System]
Name: TCPIPHostBindMode
Type: REG_DWORD (DWORD Value)
Value: (0 = Use first or default TCP/IP address, 2 = Use TCP/IP address index as indicated by TCPIPHostAddressIndex)

Disclaimer: Modifying the registry can cause serious problems that may require you to reinstall your operating system. We cannot guarantee that problems resulting from modifications to the registry can be solved. Use the information provided at your own risk.

Last Modified: March 1, 1999

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