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Clayton
Hi, I ran a security check and it says the Windows Vulnerability Check is at risk and to do the following
Reconfigure NetBIOS on Windows XP
In Windows XP, NetBIOS is not necessary for networking unless you have NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Pro or Windows 98 computers on your network. So, in order to close security holes, simply disable NetBIOS. Before disabling NetBIOS, you must configure TCP/IP to use WINS.
Configure TCP/IP to use WINS
If you already have TCP/IP configured to use WINS, skip to the next section: Disable NetBIOS.
1.. On the Windows task bar, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections or with "Classic View" engaged click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections
2.. Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties from the menu
3.. Click on the General tab
4.. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the Components list
5.. Click Properties
6.. Click Advanced in the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties window
7.. Click on the WINS tab
8.. Click Add
9.. Type the IP Address of the WINS Server
10.. Click Add
11.. Click OK to close the Advanced TCP/IP Settings window
12.. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)) Properties window
13.. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window
Disable NetBIOS
1.. On the Windows task bar, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections or with "Classic View" engaged click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections
2.. Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties from the menu
3.. Click on the General tab
4.. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the Components list
5.. Click Properties
6.. Click Advanced in the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties window
7.. Click on the WINS tab
8.. Select Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP
9.. Click OK to close the Advanced TCP/IP Settings window
10.. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)) Properties window
11.. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window
I am stuck on the IP Address for the WINS Server? is the IP address the same as my router 192.168.1.1 ?
And Disabling the NetBIOS will still allow me to access Windows 98/Me/2000 computers on my network?
Thanks
Clayton
Reconfigure NetBIOS on Windows XP
In Windows XP, NetBIOS is not necessary for networking unless you have NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Pro or Windows 98 computers on your network. So, in order to close security holes, simply disable NetBIOS. Before disabling NetBIOS, you must configure TCP/IP to use WINS.
Configure TCP/IP to use WINS
If you already have TCP/IP configured to use WINS, skip to the next section: Disable NetBIOS.
1.. On the Windows task bar, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections or with "Classic View" engaged click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections
2.. Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties from the menu
3.. Click on the General tab
4.. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the Components list
5.. Click Properties
6.. Click Advanced in the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties window
7.. Click on the WINS tab
8.. Click Add
9.. Type the IP Address of the WINS Server
10.. Click Add
11.. Click OK to close the Advanced TCP/IP Settings window
12.. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)) Properties window
13.. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window
Disable NetBIOS
1.. On the Windows task bar, click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Network Connections or with "Classic View" engaged click Start > Control Panel > Network Connections
2.. Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties from the menu
3.. Click on the General tab
4.. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) from the Components list
5.. Click Properties
6.. Click Advanced in the Internet Protocols (TCP/IP) Properties window
7.. Click on the WINS tab
8.. Select Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP
9.. Click OK to close the Advanced TCP/IP Settings window
10.. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)) Properties window
11.. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window
I am stuck on the IP Address for the WINS Server? is the IP address the same as my router 192.168.1.1 ?
And Disabling the NetBIOS will still allow me to access Windows 98/Me/2000 computers on my network?
Thanks
Clayton