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serial commands
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Serial commands in Windows refer to the sequential execution of SMB commands, which can occur when SMB packet signing is enabled. This behavior is documented in a fix for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, where applications accessing multiple remote computers simultaneously may experience commands running serially instead of in parallel. The issue is addressed in a Microsoft knowledge base article. Discussions on WindowsForum.com cover this specific scenario, providing troubleshooting guidance for users and IT professionals dealing with performance impacts from serialized SMB commands due to security features like packet signing.
Fixes an issue that occurs when you run an application that accesses multiple remote computers at the same time. This issue occurs on a computer that is running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2 and that has the SMB packet signing feature enabled.
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