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How do you show the Netbios name table of a specific computer?

NBTSTAT -c
NBTSTAT -R
NBTSTAT -RR
NBTSTAT -a computername

The correct answer is: NBTSTAT -a computername

To display the NetBIOS name table for a specific computer, using the command "NBTSTAT -a computername" is correct because this command specifically queries the NetBIOS name table of the target computer, allowing you to see the registered names that it is using on the network. This is particularly useful for troubleshooting network issues related to name resolution and connectivity. The command works by indicating to NBTSTAT that you want to access the name table of a specified computer, instead of your own local machine or a general listing. By only focusing on that machine's NetBIOS names, it provides a clearer view of how it is identified within the network. In contrast, other commands listed would serve different purposes. For example, using the command that shows cached names would provide a comprehensive list of entries already stored locally, while others might focus on releasement or refreshment of names, which wouldn't directly show the name table of another specific machine.