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Written by Eng.Admin
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Thursday, 27 November 2008 00:58 |
Computer Browser Service
| Service Name | Browser | Process Name | svchost.exe -k netsvcs | | Default Settings | XP Home : Automatic | XP Pro : Automatic | | Microsoft Service Description | Maintains an updated list of computers on the network and supplies this list to computers designated as browsers. If this service is stopped, this list will not be updated or maintained. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. | | Dependencies | Server | Workstation | | Real World Description | Straightforward as can be, it keeps track of your computers on the network. If you're on a LAN, set it to Automatic. For stand alone systems, Disable is the way to go. | | Is this service needed? | Possibly | Recommended Setting: | Automatic | | Note | Updated to reflect SP2 changes. |
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