Disabling NetBios to reduce network traffic

[Guest]

A client has disabled the Netbios protocol to reduce network traffic. One
machine with XPSP2 losses connection to network resources once this is done
(ie, network drives and printers). If you remap using the ip address its
fine. Any suggestions?

 

[Plato]

A client has disabled the Netbios protocol to reduce network traffic. One
machine with XPSP2 losses connection to network resources once this is done
(ie, network drives and printers). If you remap using the ip address its
fine. Any suggestions?

ReEnable Netbios protocol.