Message-oriented TCP/IP and TCP/IPv6 Protocol (SMB session) - Windows Vista Service
Microsoft NetbiosSmb Device Driver.
This service also exists in Windows 7.
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: | Message-oriented TCP/IP and TCP/IPv6 Protocol (SMB session) |
| Service name: | Smb |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\smb.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | PNP_TDI |
Default Behavior
The Message-oriented TCP/IP and TCP/IPv6 Protocol (SMB session) service is a kernel mode driver. If Message-oriented TCP/IP and TCP/IPv6 Protocol (SMB session) 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 Smb service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Message-oriented TCP/IP and TCP/IPv6 Protocol (SMB session) will not start, if the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type of Message-oriented TCP/IP and TCP/IPv6 Protocol (SMB session)
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows Vista edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreMessageorientedTCPIPandTCPIPv6ProtocolSMBsessionWindowsVista.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 smb.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.