To require SMB signing, use the Registry Editor to create or assign the following Registry key values:
NOTE: SMB signing is only available on Windows 98, Windows NT, and Windows 2000.
SMB signing will cause a 10-15% performance hit.
HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanManServer\Parameters Value Name: EnableSecuritySignature Data Type: REG_DWORD Data: 0 (disable), 1 (enable) NOTE: The default is 0 (disable) Name: RequireSecuritySignature Type: REG_DWORD Value: 0 (disable), 1 (enable) NOTE: The default is 0 (disable)