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datakeeper
Feb 15, 2006Aspirant
ReadyNASNV-How to get CIFS working?
CIF is a service I can't choose to turn off, yet can't get working. The directions are very thin: type in a workgroup name - bingo! Nope, no bingo for me. I've tried changing my computer's workgr...
Skywalker
Feb 15, 2006NETGEAR Expert
What about your "Workstation" and "Server" services? Try to make sure those are enabled.
CIFS is usually not where your viruses come from. They're usually from opening an unknown file either off the web or in your email inbox.
I guess my OT question is: is it because CIFS is dead that my machine has survived without an infection for quite some time?
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