Syntax pattern from Microsoft Learn; replace placeholders and choose only one documented alternative before use.
set [no]recursenslookup set recurse command
Tells the Domain Name System (DNS) name server to query other servers if it can't find the information on the specified server. This guide lists the documented syntax and parameters for nslookup set recurse; check Microsoft Learn for version, role and execution-context requirements.
Documented syntax
set [no]recurseThe linked Microsoft Learn article is the upstream authority. Availability may depend on Windows release, role, optional feature or interactive tool context.
Syntax pattern
Parameters, options and clauses
| Option / clause | Description |
|---|---|
[no]recurse | recurse requests recursive lookups (default); norecurse disables them. |
norecurse | Microsoft documents this argument or subcommand; check the linked reference for its required format and context. |
/? | Display command help or the supported command-line usage. |
/help | Display command help or the supported command-line usage. |
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