Disable the ability to remotely shutdown the computer browser service

Disable the Ability to Remotely Shutdown the Computer Browser Service - It is possible for a malicious user to shut down a computer browser, or all computer browsers, on the same subnet. If all of the computers on the same subnet are shut down, they can then declare their own computer the new master browser. Option affects the whole PC. Reboot your PC to activate or deactivate this option. Applicable to Windows NT/2000/XP.

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