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In a surprising turn of events, Microsoft recently outlined details regarding the hotpatching feature for Windows 11's forthcoming 24H2 update, only to subsequently remove the document from its official site. This feature has been in the works for some time and is aimed at revolutionizing the...

I need just some clarifications: Is SMB (protocol) the only way to access remote shared folders (in small networks without Active Directory)? So whenever I want to list and use remote shared folders then SMB (either v1 or v2 or v3) must be enabled (on both computers). Correct?

Hi, and thankyou for allowing me to part of the community. does anyone know what is possible stopping the following. i recently upgraded to windows 11 (full fresh install). after all app/software was installed i shared my films folder as had previously done on my 3 other windows 10 pc's. i then...

Introduction Microsoft has announced the release of Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25951 in the Canary Channel. This build introduces significant changes and improvements aimed at enhancing the user experience and security features in Windows 11. Noteworthy Updates Include SMB NTLM...

Hello, I work for a large company and have recently been assigned to administer the windows servers. I have noticed a few things that I would like to do differently. We administrators log in to the system with a normal account and have to use a second account for all administrative...

I have four Windows 11 systems (all upgraded from Windows 10 originally), all using the same credentials (my MS account), and all connected to my home LAN. Each has a folder set up for sharing to all other systems and after the upgrade to Windows 11 all have continued to successfully access the...

Looking to setup a file server/file share on my LAN. I have a Windows 10 machine that i can use as my server, and it is NOT a possibility for me to install another OS, so no Linux etc. I have tried various file share methods: I don't want to use windows inbuilt SMB file share system as its a...

Hello Windows Forum Members! Exciting news for all Windows enthusiasts! Microsoft has just released Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25206 to the Dev Channel. This latest build brings several key updates, improvements, and fixes aimed at enhancing our Windows 11 experience. Here's a detailed...

Hello Windows Insiders, we have released Windows 10 21H2 Build 19044.1806 (KB5014666) to the Release Preview Channel for those Insiders who are on Windows 10. This update includes the following improvements: New! We added IP address auditing for incoming Windows Remote Management (WinRM)...

Currently my smb is wide open to the internet, I can simply key in my server up address on file browser and I can access these files ; without VPN connection. How can I close the smb to the internet and only users whom are connected to the server using VPN and LAN can access these files? How do...

Hello everyone! I have a problem with network that make no sense to me 8 PCs on network, all with windows 10 Pro. What did a do on all PCs? 1º) Same workgroup and named 2º) Network conection set to DHCP, IP v6 disabled, and Netbios active 3º) services set to auto and running: -DNS Client -...

Hello all, I'm trying to stream my media FROM Windows 10 PC TO my Android 11 phone using VLC. My files are located on my 2nd D drive which I can't see them in my phone. I'm trying to make it work in 2 ways. FIRSTLY, by enabling the ''Media Stream Options'' in which I can only stream shared media...

I've spent many hours trying to resolve this problem and desperately hoping someone can help - Please! My issue is that one of my laptops cannot access shared folders. The network uses a TPlink Archer C2300 router and I have a desktop PC running Win 7 connected to this by Ethernet. I also...

Hello Windows Insiders, today we’re releasing 21H1 Build 19043.899 (KB5000842) to the Beta Channel for those Insiders who are on 21H1 (Click here for the 21H1 announcement). This update includes the following improvements: We fixed an issue with zoom that occurs when using Microsoft Edge IE...

Hi, The weirdest thing I have seen...... I have several win 10 machines on a home network. No domain, but same workgroup name. All can access each other with credentials, however Machine A is hit or miss with connecting to Machine B (Machine B can always connect to A without issue). In the...

Hello all, I have an issue with the SMB shared folders by MAC OS, I'm able to access them in my home network from a PC running Windows 10 pro, but the search function doesn't work. I have a home network with 2 MACs and a PC with the following configuration: MacBook Pro 15: version 2018, mac...

I have a folder present in windows , which i am mounting from mac side using smb. Into this mounted location i'm trying to write a new file over the network. After writing the data into the file , the handle is closed. Now i need to rename the file over network from mac side . So for that...

I have installed a fresh copy of Windows 10 Home 1903 which was obtained from the Microsoft site. After installation I noticed these entries in the SMB Server Event Viewer log: This Event Viewer entry can be found at Applications and Services Logs > Microsoft > Windows > SMB Server >...

Describes an issue that blocks SMB file server share access to files and other resources through the DNS CNAME alias in some scenarios and successful in other scenarios. Provides a resolution. Continue reading...

Hello I have a folder SMB called Windows server it's under share/WindowsServer but when I try to click on it it wont let me in folder. I set the permissions for everyone then full access. Is there any other settings to change ? Thanks