NetBIOS Interface - Windows 10 Service
NetBIOS Interface
This service also exists in Windows 7, 8, Vista and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows 10 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1507 | System | System | System | System |
| 1511 | System | System | System | System |
| 1607 | System | System | System | System |
| 1703 | System | System | System | System |
| 1709 | System | System | System | System |
| 1803 | System | System | System | System |
| 1809 | System | System | System | System |
| 1903 | System | System | System | System |
| 1909 | System | System | System | System |
| 2004 | System | System | System | System |
| 20H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 21H1 | System | System | System | System |
| 21H2 | System | System | System | System |
| 22H2 | System | System | System | System |
Default Properties
| Display name: | NetBIOS Interface |
| Service name: | NetBIOS |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\drivers\netbios.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | NetBIOSGroup |
Default Behavior
The NetBIOS Interface service is a file system driver. If NetBIOS Interface fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 10 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the NetBIOS service has failed to start.
Restore Default Startup Type of NetBIOS Interface
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 10 edition and release, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNetBIOSInterfaceWindows10.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the netbios.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\drivers folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 10 installation media.