Re: NetBios over TCP/IP

On Mon, 20 Feb 2006 11:02:32 -0800, John Gregory
<JohnGregory@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

"Chuck" wrote:

On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 19:22:27 -0800, John Gregory
<JohnGregory@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

"Jeffrey Randow [MVP]" wrote:

I think that this is a bug. It is probably enabled, but ipconfig will
be showing it as disabled...

See
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;300986&sd=tech
and see if you have NetBIOS over TCP/IP connectivity.

Have a pleasant day.

--
Jeffrey Randow (jeffreycentex@xxxxxxxxx)
Windows Networking MVP
http://www.networkblog.net


On Sun, 19 Feb 2006 15:04:27 -0800, John Gregory
<JohnGregory@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I enabled NetBIOS over TCP/IP for the LAN connection that I am using (the
wireless connection is disabled). The end result is the same, ipconfig/all
shows NetBIOS over TCP/IP - disabled.

I tried uninstalling both the LAN and wireless adapters, reinstalled them
(disabling the wirelees which I do not use at home). Again, same result.

I can see other computers on my network, but they can not see me.

Any other ways to enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP ?

Thank you for your help

"Steve Winograd [MVP]" wrote:

In article <etmhv193ccr0htqp56abhae5925g2f97ts@xxxxxxx>, "Jeffrey
Randow [MVP]" <jeffreycentex@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
From the ChicagoTech FAQ:

I have enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP but ipconfig /all shows NetBIOS over
TCP/IP disable.

For some reasons, you have enabled NetBIOS over TCP/IP on W2K/XP but
using ipconfig /all still shows NetBIOS over TCP/IP disable. The
alternative solution will be installing NetBEUI to all computers.

http://www.chicagotech.net/nettroublshooting.htm#I%20have%20enable%20NetBIOS%20over%20TCP/IP%20but%20ipconfig%20/all%20shows%20NetBIOS%20over%20TCP/IP%20disable.

Have a pleasant day.

Hi, Jeffrey. I recommend not installing NetBEUI. It's an unsupported
protocol in Windows XP, which means that Microsoft hasn't tested it,
doesn't guarantee that it will work, and doesn't give technical
support on it. In my experience, installing a second network protocol
in Windows XP is likely to cause even more problems.

To the original poster: Make sure that you're enabling NetBIOS over
TCP/IP on the right connection, and set it to "Enable", not "Default".
If that doesn't solve the problem, try un-installing and re-installing
the network adapter in Device Manager.

If you do install NetBEUI, un-bind file sharing from TCP/IP on all
computers, as I show here:

Windows XP Network Protocols
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/sharing/xp/network_protocols.htm

I followed the instuctions on the article, and did not achieve anything
usefull. Ipconfig/all still shows NetBios over TCP/IP - disabled, and the
nbtstat results are "NetBT is not bound to any devices". Unfortunately, the
article does not say what to do with this particular piece of information.

I can ping it with both the IP and computer name and get an immediate reply,
tracert with both the IP and computer name also shows a connection in one hop
which is as expected.

net view gives me an error 53. I tried LSP Fix, and it shows everything is
OK, I am still looking. I still think this may be related to the disabled
NetBios over TCP/IP, but am still looking.

John,

If Jeffrey is right, and NBT is in fact enabled, even though it shows in
ipconfig as disabled, you could have 1 or 2 other problems. Any of these
problems could block name resolution.

One of the most common causes of this problem would be a misconfigured or
overlooked personal firewall, or other security component. There are several
other possibilities too, and any might be the cause of your problem. Read this
article with an open mind.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/10/irregularities-in-workgroup-visibility.html

Note that LSP-Fix is only one of several LSP repair procedures. Depending upon
the state of your Winsock, any one of the repairs may work better (or only) than
the others.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/problems-with-lsp-winsock-layer-in.html

As I was going through the diagnostic steps suggested, I noticed that from
the desktop, I can see the workgroup and the desktop computer, but not the
laptop (the one that has NetBios over Tcp/IP disabled. The funny thing is
that I see exactly the same from the laptop - the laptop does not even show
up in the workgroup when looking at itself.

I still get the same no access error when I try to access the desktop from
the laptop.

I also used the Winsock replacement tool as well. As for a personal
firewall, I have not been able to find one, the Norton anti-virus does not
seem to have a firewall built in. I am out of ideas where to look next.

I ran Cdiag, but it never seemed to finish. Are there more detailed
instructions for the use of this tool? (I am rapidly getting into new
territory for my current experience level)

Thank you for your help with this

John,

I'm still learning how to write instructions for using CDiag. Right now, see:
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/what-is-cdiag-comprehensive-diagnosis.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/what-is-cdiag-comprehensive-diagnosis.html

Let's see what's wrong. Can you post your copy of CDiag.cmd, that you are
running, here?

What version of NAV do you have? Is it part of Norton Internet Security?
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/05/your-personal-firewall-can-either-help.html

--
Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
Paranoia is not a problem, when it's a normal response from experience.
My email is AT DOT
actual address pchuck mvps org.
.

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