Resolve System Requires SMB2 Error on Windows - DevPops-Inc/windows GitHub Wiki
• The following resolution is for if you receive an error saying your system requires SMB2 or higher when trying to connect to a network share.
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• Press the Windows key, type “powershell” in the search box, and select “Run as Administrator.”
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• Type Get-SmbServerConfiguration | Select EnableSMB2Protocol and press Enter key to get current SMB2 protocol configuration.
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• It should return True.
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• Press the Windows key again, type “windows features” in the search box, and select “Open.”
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• Scroll down and select the checkbox for “SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support” then click “OK.”
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• Select “Restart now.”
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• Log back into your profile when your PC comes back up.
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• Press Windows and R keys to launch Run, type the pathway to your desired network share in the “Open” box, and select “OK.”
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• This time the network share will connect without any errors.
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