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TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service

Default Description:

Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution.

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.

Defaults Startup Type:

Default XP Home: Automatic
Default XP Pro: Automatic

Other Settings:

Safe Setting: Disabled

Service Names:

Service Name (registry): LmHosts

Display Name: TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper Service

Default Path and Command Line Options:

C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService

Log On As:

Account: NT AUTHORITY\LocalService

Dependencies:

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

• AFD
  • NetBios over Tcpip
    • TCP/IP Protocol Driver
      • IPSEC driver

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

• None