Microsoft KB Archive/263241

= How to disable network bindings using the [Netbindings] section =

Article ID: 263241

Article Last Modified on 10/11/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition (32-bit x86)
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Web Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter Edition for Itanium-Based Systems
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise Edition for Itanium-based Systems
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Standard x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Datacenter x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Enterprise x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-Bit Edition (Itanium)
 * Microsoft Windows XP for Itanium-based Systems Version 2003
 * Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
 * Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

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This article was previously published under Q263241



SUMMARY
Windows 2000 unattended Setup has a new section in the answer file that allows you to disable network bindings on the network card during an unattended Setup. However, after using this section in the unattended Setup file, the bindings appear to be unaffected and still enabled.

This is due to incorrect parameters specified in the [Netbindings] section. The Unattend.doc has incorrect information on the format of the [Netbindings] entries. There should not be any commas (,) between the entries, and not all bindings paths follow the example listed in the Unattend.doc.



MORE INFORMATION
To disable bindings, use the format shown in the examples below. Note that even though the examples state that the required format is:

It is not required for all protocols. In the examples listed below, the correct binding path will be displayed to disable bindings for the following protocols bound to MS_MSClient and MS_Server:

Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)

NetBeui

Internetwork Packet Exchange/Sequenced Packet Exchange (IPX/SPX)

NWLink NetBIOS

Client for Microsoft Network

Disabling TCP/IP bindings
To disable TCPIP on a specific adapter, use the following binding path: [NetBindings] Disable = &quot;MS_Server MS_NetBt MS_TCPIP AdapterX&quot; Disable = &quot;MS_MSClient MS_NetBt MS_TCPIP AdapterX&quot; Where  is the number of the adapter that you specified using the [NetAdapters] section of the answer file.

Disabling NetBeui bindings
To disable NetBeui on a specific adapter, use the following binding path: [NetBindings] Disable = &quot;MS_Server MS_NetBeui AdapterX&quot; Disable = &quot;MS_MSClient MS_NetBeui AdapterX&quot;

Disabling IPX/SPX bindings
To disable IPX/SPX on all adapters, use the following binding path: [NetBindings] Disable = &quot;MS_Server MS_Nwnb&quot; Disable = &quot;MS_Server MS_Nwipx&quot; Disable = &quot;MS_Msclient MS_Nwnb&quot; Disable = &quot;MS_Msclient MS_Nwipx&quot;

Disabling NWLink NetBIOS bindings
To disable NWLink NetBIOS on all adapters, use the following binding path: [NetBindings] Disable = &quot;ms_msclient ms_nwnb&quot; Disable = &quot;ms_nwnb ms_nwipx&quot; Disable = &quot;ms_server ms_nwnb&quot; Note An adapter-specific entry cannot be provided for IPX/SPX and will prevent it from working if it is provided.

Disabling client for Microsoft Networks bindings
[NetBindings] Disable = &quot;ms_msclient ms_netbt ms_tcpip AdapterX&quot; Disable = &quot;ms_msclient ms_netbeui AdapterX&quot; Disable = &quot;ms_msclient ms_nwnb&quot;

Technical support for x64-based versions of Microsoft Windows
Your hardware manufacturer provides technical support and assistance for x64-based versions of Windows. Your hardware manufacturer provides support because an x64-based version of Windows was included with your hardware. Your hardware manufacturer might have customized the installation of Windows with unique components. Unique components might include specific device drivers or might include optional settings to maximize the performance of the hardware. Microsoft will provide reasonable-effort assistance if you need technical help with your x64-based version of Windows. However, you might have to contact your manufacturer directly. Your manufacturer is best qualified to support the software that your manufacturer installed on the hardware.

For product information about Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/64bit/default.mspx

For product information about x64-based versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2003, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/64bit/x64/default.mspx

Additional query words: order NetBindings NetCfg.exe Netset.exe Unattend.txt Demote Winx64 Windowsx64 64bit 64-bit

Keywords: kbhowto kbenv kbnetwork KB263241

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