What is "TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper" in my Windows XP service list? And how is "TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper" service related to lmhsvc.dll?

"TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper" is a Windows XP service that "Enables support for NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution." "TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper" service is provided by lmhsvc.dll DLL file.

Detailed information on "TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper" service:

Service name: lmhosts
Display name: TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper
Execution command: C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe -k LocalService
Start type: Automatic
Service status: Started
Dependencies:
   Ancillary Function Driver Winsock
   NetBT

"TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper" service is provided by a DLL file called: lmhsvc.dll:

Name: lmhsvc.dll
Location: C:\Windows\System32\lmhsvc.dll
Description: TCP/IP NetBIOS Transport Service DLL
File version: 5.1.2600.5512
Size: 13.5 KB (13,824 bytes)
Modified: Monday, April 14, 2008, 4:41:58 AM

Disabling "TCP/IP NetBIOS Helper" service may cause issues when running Windows XP system.

⇒"svchost.exe -k LocalService" Services on Windows XP

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