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Disable Windows NetBIOS over TCP/IP. Otherwise
information about your computer such as your logon-name, computer-name,
and workgroup-name are visible to others. Note: These
directions should only be used by experienced computer users. This
information should not to be construed as an attempt to provide legal,
security, or other such professional advice.
Following are instructions for disabling Windows
NetBIOS over TCP/IP
For Windows 2000/XP users:
Open Windows Explorer
Right-click on My Network Places
Select: Properties
Right-click on Local Area Network
Select: Properties
Select: Internet Protocol TCP/IP
Click on Properties
Click on Advanced
Select the WINS tab
Select Disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP
Click OK
If you get the message: "This connection has an empty......",
ignore the message and click on YES to continue, and click OK to close
the other setup windows.
Restart your computer after the changes.
For Windows 95, 98, or ME users:
Open Windows Explorer
Right-click on My Network Places
Select: Properties
Select: Internet Protocol TCP/IP
Click on Properties
Select the NetBIOS tab
Uncheck: Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP
Click OK
You must also disable the TCP/IP Bindings to
Client for Microsoft Networks and File and Printer Sharing:
Open Windows Explorer
Right-click on My Network Places
Select: Properties
Select: Internet Protocol TCP/IP
Click on Properties
Select the Bindings tab
Uncheck: Client for Microsoft Networks
Uncheck: File and Printer Sharing
Click OK
If you get a message with something like: "You must select a driver.........",
ignore the message and click on YES to continue, and click OK to close
the other setup windows.
If you still want to share
your Files and Printer over the network, you must use the
NetBEUI protocol instead of the TCP/IP protocol. Make sure you
have enabled it for your local network:
Open Windows Explorer
Right-click on My Network Places
Select: Properties
Select: NetBEUI
Click on Properties
Select the Bindings tab
Check: Client for Microsoft Networks
Check: File and Printer Sharing
Click OK
Restart your computer after the changes
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