NetBIOS Interface - Windows Vista Service
NetBIOS Interface.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and XP.
Startup Type
| Windows Vista edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | System | System | System |
| Home Basic | System | System | System |
| Home Premium | System | System | System |
| Business | System | System | System |
| Ultimate | 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 recorded into the Event Log. Windows Vista startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the NetBIOS service has failed to start. At least one service depends on NetBIOS Interface. Therefore I do not recommend you to disable it.
Dependencies
If NetBIOS Interface is stopped, the Routing and Remote Access fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of NetBIOS Interface
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNetBIOSInterfaceWindowsVista.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 Vista installation media.