Topic: Windows 10 Netbios is always disabled, how enabled it??

[casper68]

Hi, I have a Dell Precision 5510 with Windows 10 Pro with all the last update and the ethernet  port is Realtek USB GbE Family Controller. The NetBios is always OFF, how force to enabled it??
I try to enable it in advanced settings, but nothing ...
Can someone help me? thanks

[Fintech]

This may Help you if your broblem is this?
http://ecross.mvps.org/howto/enable-netbios-over-tcp-ip-with-windows.htm

or
http://forum.thewindowsclub.com/windows-tips-tutorials-articles/38107-how-disable-netbios-over-tcp-ip.html
or
https://forums.freenas.org/index.php?threads/netbios-for-smb-not-showing-up-in-windows-10.50754/
or
https://community.wd.com/t/compilation-of-windows-10-methods-steps-and-solutions/142576

[jheysen]

Do you need NetBIOS for something special?

[casper68]

Thanks all!

@Fintech : I read and try all link but nothing, the netbios is always disabled


@jheysen:
I need NetBIOS for show up for other computers on the network, but more important for network share of NAS and Server. I am access the share by manually typing in the ip address.

I disable Windows Firewall and I haven't antivirus, because I don't have MCafee Virus Scan 8.8 patch 9 but only path 8 ...
The simple way is to write my host file in windows, but if any change or add new server/pc/nas ...

[casper68]

I forgot this

[jheysen]

Do you have file sharing enabled on the network? You just need to peek at "Network" to see if you can see other devices and if sharing is disabled it will pop-up

[casper68]

Yes, I have a file sharing enabled and a folder shared with Everyone account with RW permission.
at "Network" I don't see other devices only me.
If I input manual IP of other pc, I can access without problem but with name no. Same If other PC input manual my IP static it's ok, with name no.

Now I try with WIFI connection, with other hardware of Ethernet and the problem is the same, then I think that anythings on Windows.


I disable Windows Firewall, but nothing.
It's possible Windows Defender ?
With McAfee, windows defeder is disabled right?

[jheysen]

It's the NetBIOS service I beleive, take a look at Computer/ (right click) / Administer / services and if the service is stopped, start it.

[casper68]

Hi, yes the service is running.
I stopped and restart, wait 10 minutes but the problem is the same 
If I want access to webserver or sqlserver I have enter the ip address

[Fintech]

Looks like you have a pretty big problem with that NetBios. I'm sorry when I could help you
I hope that you will find a solution to your problem!!