Does Windows 10 Use Smb?
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Currently, Windows 10 supports SMBv1, SMBv2, and SMBv3 as well. Different servers depending upon their configuration require a different version of SMB to get connected to a computer. But in case you are using Windows 8.1 or Windows 7, you can check if you have it enabled too.

What version of SMB does Windows 10 use?

Answer

Protocol Version Client Version Server Version
SMB 2.0 Windows Vista Windows Server 2008
SMB 2.1 Windows 7 Windows Server 2008R2
SMB 3.0 Windows 8 Windows Server 2012
SMB 3.1 Windows 10 Windows Server 2016

How do I enable SMB protocol in Windows 10?

[Network Place (Samba) Share] How to access the files on Network Devices using SMBv1 in Windows 10 ?

  1. Open Control Panel in your PC/Notebook.
  2. Click on Programs.
  3. Click on Turn Windows features on or off link.
  4. Expand the SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support option.
  5. Check the SMB 1.0/CIFS Client option.
  6. Click the OK button.

25 янв. 2021 г.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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