Windows 7 Local Server Network Name

[zabberwan]

Hello,

I have a system with Windows 7 on it and now I also installed the latest version of Wamp on it. All is fine, but today created a new MySQL Database for a dynamic site and checking the DB Tables with the old MySQL GUI Admin Tool I noticed under Server Information the Network Name which is given as a the URL of BLOCKED WEBSITE. This site is in a long list in my Hosts File which are placed there by Spybot S&D. How come that the server Information contains this as the Network Name? And how can I change it, for I definitely do not want to name the server network after a pornographic site!

Thank you for any solutions to the problem!

zabberwan

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are encountering an unexpected situation where the Network Name in the Server Information of your MySQL Database is showing the URL of a blocked website that was added to your Hosts File by Spybot S&D. This issue may have occurred due to how the database server resolves hostnames. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:

1. Check Hosts File:​

• Locate the Hosts File: The Hosts File can be found at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts.
• Edit the Hosts File: Open the Hosts File in a text editor and remove the entry related to the blocked website.
• Save Changes: Save the Hosts File after removing the entry.

2. Flush DNS Cache:​

• Open Command Prompt: Go to Start Menu, search for "cmd," and open Command Prompt with administrative privileges.
• Flush DNS Cache: Type the command ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter to clear the DNS resolver cache.

3. Restart Services:​

• Restart Wamp Services: Restart the Wamp services after making changes to ensure they take effect.

  4. Verify Network Name:​

• Check Network Name: After performing the above steps, verify if the Network Name in the Server Information of MySQL has been updated. By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the issue of the Network Name displaying the URL of the blocked website. If the issue persists, you might need to investigate further into the configuration settings of Wamp and MySQL to see if there are any specific settings related to the server name or network configuration. Let me know if you need further assistance or if you encounter any challenges during this process!