Windows server 2003 and Windows XP – How to disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP
Posted by aidas | Posted in Networking, Windows 2008, Windows XP | Posted on 13-05-2009
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This post will show you how to disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP on your Windows server 2003. NetBIOS over TCP/IP is a must for legacy windows os (pre windows 2000) and applications based on NetBIOS resolving. If you dont have any of these you can get rid of NetBIOS in a few clicks.
To disable NETBIOS over TCP/IP click Start>Settings>Network Connections. Right click desired network adapter and select properties. Select “Internet protocol (TCP/IP)” in “General” tab and press “Properties”. Now press “Advanced” in “General” tab. Select “WINS” tab in “Advanced TCP/IP Settings” window. Under “NetBIOS setting” select “Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP” and press OK two times.
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