Microsoft decided not to include netbeui in XP. However they did include the files on the XP cd to add it manually. Considering MS has thrown everything but the kitchen sink into XP, it makes one wonder why they didn't at least put netbeui in the OS but just have it not install by default.

Anyway, here's how to add netbuei to Windows XP:

1. Insert your Windows XP CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive and browse to the Valueadd\MSFT\Net\NetBEUI folder.

2. Copy Nbf.sys to the %SYSTEMROOT%\System32\Drivers directory.

3. Copy Netnbf.inf to the %SYSTEMROOT%\Inf hidden directory.

4. Click Start , click Control Panel , and then double-click Network Connections .

5. Right-click the adapter you want to add NetBEUI to, and then click Properties .

6. On the General tab, click Install .

7. Click Protocol , and then click Add .

8. Click to select NetBEUI Protocol from the list and then click OK .

9. Restart your computer if you receive a prompt to complete the installation.

NetBEUI should now be installed and working in Windows XP.