NetBIOS Interface - Windows XP Service
NetBIOS Interface.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows XP edition | without SP | SP1 | SP2 | SP3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | System | System | System | System |
| Professional | 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 the NetBIOS Interface fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows XP startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the NetBIOS service has failed to start.
Dependencies
If the NetBIOS Interface is stopped, the following services will not start and initialize:
Restore Default Startup Type of NetBIOS Interface
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNetBIOSInterfaceWindowsXP.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Run the downloaded batch file.
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 XP installation media.