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The gethostbyaddress tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions and troubleshooting related to the GetHostByAddress network API function in Windows environments. Content includes issues encountered when 32-bit applications with the /LARGEADDRESSAWARE option enabled call GetHostByAddress or similar APIs like GetAdaptersAddresses on 64-bit systems, leading to error messages. The tag is relevant for developers and IT professionals working with network programming, application compatibility, and Windows API behavior. Topics may involve resolving errors, understanding API limitations, and applying Microsoft-provided fixes for these scenarios.
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    Error messages when a 32-bit application has the /LARGEADDRESSAWARE option enabled in a 64-bit versi

    Fixes an issue that occurs when an application calls various network-related APIs such as GetHostByAddress() or GetAdaptersAddresses(). When this issue occurs, you receive error messages when you run a 32-bit application that has the /LARGEADDRESSAWARE... More...
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    • 32-bit 64-bit application issues error message fix getadaptersaddresses gethostbyaddress largeaddressaware network apis windows error
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