<br> Supports file, print, and named-pipe sharing over the network for this computer. If this service is stopped, these functions will be unavailable. <br> <br> In a high security environment, a secure workstation should only be a client, not a server. <br> Sharing workstation resources for remote access increases security risk as the attack <br> surface is notably higher <br> <br> Note: Many remote administration tools, such as System Center Configuration Manager <br> (SCCM), require the Server service to be operational for remote management. In addition, <br> many vulnerability scanners use this service to scan the file system remotely. <br> <br> <br> Fixtext: <br> Fix: <br> (1) GPO: Computer ConfigurationWindows SettingsSecurity SettingsSystem ServicesServer <br> <br> (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESYSTEMCurrentControlSetServicesLanmanServer!Start <br>

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Fix: (1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Server (2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanServer!Start