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Windows XP Network Protocols: NetBEUI

This section provides an overview of the installation and configuration of NetBEUI as a secondary protocol for a peer-to-peer LAN. The NetBEUI protocol is optimized for small LANs and is easy to configure.

NetBEUI Installation

NetBEUI is not included with the default installation of Windows XP and must be added. To install NetBEUI:

  1. Copy Nbf.sys to the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32\Drivers directory from the <Windows XP CD>:\Valueadd\MSFT\Net\NetBEUI folder.

  2. Copy Netnbf.inf to the %SYSTEMROOT%\Inf hidden directory. (To show hidden files and folders, Tools > Folder Options… > View, check Show hidden files and folders)

  3. Open Control Panel > Network Connections, right-click the adapter you want to add NetBEUI to and click Properties > General > Install… > Protocol > Add… > NetBEUI Protocol.

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The Network Component selection dialog box.

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For More Information

How to install NetBEUI on Windows XP
Microsoft TechNet reference page.
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