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Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/7

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The following is the procedure for specifying an SMB/CIFS network with Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003/Server 2008/Vista/7.

In the following procedures, items displayed on the screens for Windows 2000 are used. The items displayed may differ according to your operating system.

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  • If you are using Windows Vista, a dialog box may be displayed while you are performing the procedure. In this case, enter a user name and password. For more information, see the manuals provided with the operating system.

  1. In the [Local Area Connection Properties] dialog box, select [Client for Microsoft Networks] and [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)].
  1. Double-click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] to open the [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties] dialog box.
  1. On the [General] sheet, click [Advanced] → on the [WINS] sheet, select [Enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP].
  1. Restart the computer if prompted.

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