How can I create a DHCP server in a Windows XP environment?
Best Answer
Typically you'd have a Windows Server box doing DHCP addressing, but if you wish to set it up on XP you'll need some additional software. I've used Dual DHCP DNS Server in the past. It's 100% free and can act as a DNS server as well if you need it.
I never ad any problem to setup a DHCP server into a workgroup. I even don't see where is your problem.
If this is when you have to type a domain name... then just type a domain name. Whatever you like. It is not used.
Beware about the fact a DHCP server on a standalone Windows 2008 server will stop if it detects an "authorized" DHCP server. This also could lead to memory consumption. You have to modify a registry value: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\DHCPServer\Parameters REG_DWORD DisableRogueDetection = 1
There is no procedure worth the effort. It's stored in a registry key, but that portion of the registry is cached while the network subsystem is running. So you'd have to shut the system down, boot another OS installation, mount the registry, delete the key, and then reboot into the original OS installation. The key is DhcpIPAddress but it is only used across reboots, so you can't modify it.
Uninstalling and re-installing the network adapter might work.
Best Answer
Typically you'd have a Windows Server box doing DHCP addressing, but if you wish to set it up on XP you'll need some additional software. I've used Dual DHCP DNS Server in the past. It's 100% free and can act as a DNS server as well if you need it.