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TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper

Default Description:

Provides support for the NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution for clients on the network, therefore enabling users to share files, print, and log on to the network. If this service is stopped, these functions might be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Additional Information:

This feature provides legacy support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP. If your network does not use NetBIOS and/or WINS, disable this function.

Additional Reading:

• NetBIOS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NetBIOS

Discussion Topic Link:

Windows Vista Services Forum

Defaults Startup Type:

Default Vista Home Basic: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Home Premium: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Business: Automatic (Started)
Default Vista Ultimate: Automatic (Started)

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Automatic

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): lmhosts

Display Name: TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\Windows\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalServiceNetworkRestricted

Log On As:

Account: Local Service

Dependencies:

What service TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper needs to function properly:

• Ancilliary Function Driver for Winsock (HB, HP, B, U)
• NETBT (HB, HP, B, U)
  • NetIO Legacy TDI Support Driver (HB, HP, B, U)
    • TCP/IP Protocol Driver (HB, HP, B, U)
  • TCP/IP Protocol Driver (HB, HP, B, U)

What other service require TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper to function properly:

• None (HB, HP, B, U)