How to Install Netbeui Protocol on a Windows XP

This is a useful explanation because the NetBEUI protocol is not included in the list of protocols in Windows XP. The files that are needed to install the protocol are included in the XP CD. It is important to note that the NetBEUI protocol is not by default installed on Windows XP.



The files that are needed to install the NetBEUI protocol are Netnbf.inf and Nbf.sys.



Steps to install the NetBEUI protocol:



1. Right click My network places and then properties .


2. Right-click the adapter you want to add NetBEUI to, and then click Properties.


3. On the General tab, click Install.


4. Click Protocol, and then click Add.


5. Click Have Disk, insert your Windows XP CD.


6. Navigate to Valueadd\msft\net\netbeui folder, click the Netnbf.inf file, and then click Open.


7. Click OK, and then click OK to complete the installation.


8. Restart your computer.