Server 2003 Domain

brsexton · 10-30-2008, 02:56 PM

Hello all, I have a stupid question. Is there a way I can prevent workgroup computers from showing up in My network places? Users bring their personnel laptops in, connect to the internet via a DHCP, and then their computer shows up in my Network places. I was wondering if I can prevent that from happining? Thanks for your help.

**XtabbedoutX** · 10-30-2008, 03:16 PM

Don't allow your users to bring personal computers and connect them to your LAN.

That is a HUGE security risk to your companies infrastructure.

The computers show up in network places because their configurations on their computers allows NETBIOS over TCP/IP which is what broadcasts their computer on the network.

Unless you create a GPO and force it on any computer that is attached to the LAN then there is no way to block them.

brsexton · 10-31-2008, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by XtabbedoutX

Don't allow your users to bring personal computers and connect them to your LAN.

That is a HUGE security risk to your companies infrastructure.

The computers show up in network places because their configurations on their computers allows NETBIOS over TCP/IP which is what broadcasts their computer on the network.

Unless you create a GPO and force it on any computer that is attached to the LAN then there is no way to block them.

Oh I agree with you 100%. I wish I could make that a policy, however we are a school system and the people above me want to allow this to happen. SO, I have to take the steps to keep us as safe as possible. Thanks for your info...

10-30-2008, 02:56 PM	#1 (permalink)
brsexton Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 5 OS: Server 2003	Server 2003 Domain Hello all, I have a stupid question. Is there a way I can prevent workgroup computers from showing up in My network places? Users bring their personnel laptops in, connect to the internet via a DHCP, and then their computer shows up in my Network places. I was wondering if I can prevent that from happining? Thanks for your help.

10-30-2008, 03:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
XtabbedoutX TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 1,189 OS: Server 2K3 R2 SP 2, Server 2K SP4, XP PRO SP 3, Mac OS X 10.5, iPhone My System	Re: Server 2003 Domain Don't allow your users to bring personal computers and connect them to your LAN. That is a HUGE security risk to your companies infrastructure. The computers show up in network places because their configurations on their computers allows NETBIOS over TCP/IP which is what broadcasts their computer on the network. Unless you create a GPO and force it on any computer that is attached to the LAN then there is no way to block them.