browser service is primarily to maintain the list of Netbios type network objects like computer names (and shares) ... was NEVER a good idea on workstations a business LAN with servers, and pretty much not needed on any box now with AD/DNS instead of flat NT4 domains. Just another service that consumes resources that can be shut down if you don't need the backwards compatibility.
_____ From: David Lum [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 21, 2008 9:41 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: Computer Browser service Does anyone here leave the computer browser service on for workstations and member servers? I don’t for my personal business’ clients, but my day job requires solid documentation on why we should turn off the browser service via GPO. I’ve already read this: HYPERLINK "http://support.microsoft.com/kb/188001"http://support.microsoft.com/kb/1880 01 Any other links or suggestions would be helpful. Dave Lum - Systems Engineer [EMAIL PROTECTED] - (971)-222-1025 "When you step on the brakes your life is in your foot's hands" No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.2/1389 - Release Date: 4/21/2008 8:34 AM No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 269.23.2/1389 - Release Date: 4/21/2008 8:34 AM ~ Upgrade to Next Generation Antispam/Antivirus with Ninja! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbelt-software.com/SunbeltMessagingNinja.cfm> ~
