NetBios over Tcpip - Windows XP Service
NetBios over Tcpip.
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 over Tcpip |
| Service name: | NetBT |
| Type: | kernel |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\netbt.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | PNP_TDI |
Default Behavior
The NetBios over Tcpip service is a kernel driver. If the NetBios over Tcpip 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 NetBT service has failed to start.
Dependencies
NetBios over Tcpip will not start, if the TCP/IP Protocol Driver service is stopped or disabled.
If the NetBios over Tcpip is stopped, the following services will not start and initialize:
Restore Default Startup Type of NetBios over Tcpip
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows XP edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreNetBiosoverTcpipWindowsXP.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 netbt.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.