Vista - Deny Network Access

**Dzomlija** · 12-27-2008

Ok, here's what I've done so far:

My work has 4 public internet access computers. What I have done was set each of these to be a "Public Network", and have enforced the requirement to enter a password on UAC so that the public users cannot make unauthorized changes to the settings.

Now, however, it is still possible to access other computers on the network, if you know the name of the computer youwant to access.

What I want is this: Is there away in Vista to TOTALLY disable all network access while still maintaining Internet Connectivity? These are the only Vista machines on the network. All other machines are XP.

**darkassain** · 12-27-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by Dzomlija

Ok, here's what I've done so far:

My work has 4 public internet access computers. What I have done was set each of these to be a "Public Network", and have enforced the requirement to enter a password on UAC so that the public users cannot make unauthorized changes to the settings.

Now, however, it is still possible to access other computers on the network, if you know the name of the computer youwant to access.

What I want is this: Is there away in Vista to TOTALLY disable all network access while still maintaining Internet Connectivity? These are the only Vista machines on the network. All other machines are XP.

as i see it what you want to do is only allow the vista only internet access and not be able to see (or look for) the xp machines??

**Dzomlija** · 12-27-2008

Quote: Originally Posted by darkassain

Quote: Originally Posted by Dzomlija

Ok, here's what I've done so far:

My work has 4 public internet access computers. What I have done was set each of these to be a "Public Network", and have enforced the requirement to enter a password on UAC so that the public users cannot make unauthorized changes to the settings.

Now, however, it is still possible to access other computers on the network, if you know the name of the computer youwant to access.

What I want is this: Is there away in Vista to TOTALLY disable all network access while still maintaining Internet Connectivity? These are the only Vista machines on the network. All other machines are XP.

as i see it what you want to do is only allow the vista only internet access and not be able to see (or look for) the xp machines??

That is correct. The Vista machines must have internet access, and nothing else.

**darkassain** · 12-27-2008

you know how to get to the services right??

disable these

workstation

Quote:

Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers using the SMB protocol. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

TCP/IP Net Bios Helper

Quote:

Provides support for the NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution for clients on the network, therefore enabling users to share files, print, and log on to the network. If this service is stopped, these functions might be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

Computer Browser

Quote:

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.

Server (if you dont want the xp machines to see them either)

Quote:

Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.

and restart

**Dzomlija** · 12-27-2008

Thanks, DarkAssasin.

That did the job.

12-27-2008	#1 (permalink)
Dzomlija Windows Vista x64 Ultimate 2,217 posts	Deny Network Access Ok, here's what I've done so far: My work has 4 public internet access computers. What I have done was set each of these to be a "Public Network", and have enforced the requirement to enter a password on UAC so that the public users cannot make unauthorized changes to the settings. Now, however, it is still possible to access other computers on the network, if you know the name of the computer youwant to access. What I want is this: Is there away in Vista to TOTALLY disable all network access while still maintaining Internet Connectivity? These are the only Vista machines on the network. All other machines are XP.
My System Specs

12-27-2008	#2 (permalink)
darkassain Server 2008 R2 , Windows 7 6801 + 6936 x64,6801 6956 x32, Windows Home Premium Sp1 x64, Linux 236 posts	Re: Deny Network Access Quote: Originally Posted by Dzomlija Ok, here's what I've done so far: My work has 4 public internet access computers. What I have done was set each of these to be a "Public Network", and have enforced the requirement to enter a password on UAC so that the public users cannot make unauthorized changes to the settings. Now, however, it is still possible to access other computers on the network, if you know the name of the computer youwant to access. What I want is this: Is there away in Vista to TOTALLY disable all network access while still maintaining Internet Connectivity? These are the only Vista machines on the network. All other machines are XP. as i see it what you want to do is only allow the vista only internet access and not be able to see (or look for) the xp machines??
My System Specs

12-27-2008	#3 (permalink)
Dzomlija Windows Vista x64 Ultimate 2,217 posts	Re: Deny Network Access Quote: Originally Posted by darkassain Quote: Originally Posted by Dzomlija Ok, here's what I've done so far: My work has 4 public internet access computers. What I have done was set each of these to be a "Public Network", and have enforced the requirement to enter a password on UAC so that the public users cannot make unauthorized changes to the settings. Now, however, it is still possible to access other computers on the network, if you know the name of the computer youwant to access. What I want is this: Is there away in Vista to TOTALLY disable all network access while still maintaining Internet Connectivity? These are the only Vista machines on the network. All other machines are XP. as i see it what you want to do is only allow the vista only internet access and not be able to see (or look for) the xp machines?? That is correct. The Vista machines must have internet access, and nothing else.
My System Specs

12-27-2008	#4 (permalink)
darkassain Server 2008 R2 , Windows 7 6801 + 6936 x64,6801 6956 x32, Windows Home Premium Sp1 x64, Linux 236 posts	Re: Deny Network Access you know how to get to the services right?? disable these workstation Quote: Creates and maintains client network connections to remote servers using the SMB protocol. If this service is stopped, these connections will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. TCP/IP Net Bios Helper Quote: Provides support for the NetBIOS over TCP/IP (NetBT) service and NetBIOS name resolution for clients on the network, therefore enabling users to share files, print, and log on to the network. If this service is stopped, these functions might be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. Computer Browser Quote: 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. Server (if you dont want the xp machines to see them either) Quote: Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start. and restart
My System Specs

12-27-2008	#5 (permalink)
Dzomlija Windows Vista x64 Ultimate 2,217 posts	Re: Deny Network Access Thanks, DarkAssasin. That did the job.
My System Specs

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