Windows server 2003 disable wins

You can do this on a scope by scope basis if needed. Then change all of your static assignments. Last, you can uninstall the WINS service. Essentally, this is a phased deployment designed to minimize impact. On a small network, you probably can do this all at once.

For larger networks, I would go slow and make sure no issues arise in between steps. MorfiusX said:. Click to expand If you don't use WINS, you don't need to worry about lookups in this file. Even with WINS, you probably still never use this setting. As for what to do in clients, I wouldn't worry about setting either. It's just an extra step that would need to be done on each machine that wouldn't produce a noticeable result. Once you do the above, you are pretty much set.

Most users especially on larger networks have a fairly established roll. If security is set up properly, they will only be able to get to their approved items, so they really don't have a need to browse for what else it there. I went with Bob's answer. I was hoping there was a service that I didn't know about that would shut them all off at once, but I went to the primary folders and turned them off.

That feature is just not well-known, and That was just an example: DFS can also be used to have load balancing fileservers, redondant fileservers on remote sites, etc To continue this discussion, please ask a new question. Get answers from your peers along with millions of IT pros who visit Spiceworks. Best Answer. Ghost Chili. It is now apparently a security risk.

See here and Reg article here. In June of , Microsoft replied to FortiGuard Labs, saying, "a fix would require a complete overhaul of the code to be considered comprehensive.

Stay on top of the latest WS2K3 tips and tricks with our free Windows Server newsletter, delivered each Wednesday. Automatically sign up today! To disable error reporting: Go to Start Control Panel. Open the System control panel applet. From the System applet, choose the Advanced tab. Click the Error Reporting button.