are you facing?Unable to connect to File Sharing. This share requires an outdated SMB1 protocolwhen trying to access a remote file share? If so, the problem occurs because the particular remote server you are trying to connect uses the SMB1 protocol for sharing, which has become obsolete (Windows 10 default is set to follow the SMB2 protocol or later). However, the SMB1 protocol is included in optional Windows features for users like you who can enable it if needed. Follow these fixes and you can easily connect to the remote file sharing server.
Fix-1 Enable SMB1 from Windows Features-
Above Windows Features you can enable this feature.
1. Click in the search box and type "Run Windows".
2. Then click on "Enable or disable Windows features”In the high search result.
Windows Features window will open.
3. In Windows Features, scroll down and simply click the plus icon next to it Support for SMB 1.0 / CIFS file sharing expand. Check it out now SMB 1.0 / CIFS client.
4. Click on 'all right".
Please wait, as Windows will enable this feature on your computer.
4. You have to click on "Restart now".
After restarting your computer, try using the same file sharing feature on your computer again.
Your problem should be solved.
Fix-2 Enable SMB1 protocol from Windows features-
If enabling the SMB1 protocol from Windows Features didn't work for you, you can easily enable it from the Power of the Shell window.
1. Press Windows key + X and click "Windows PowerShell (administrator)“On the high user list.
Power of the shell A window with administrator rights will open.
2. To get the SMB1 protocol and enable it on your device, copy paste this command and press Pay in.
Get-WindowsOptionalFeature –Online –FeatureName SMB1Protocol
Enable-WindowsOptionalFeature -Online -FeatureName SMB1Protocol
Wait a moment while Windows will enable SMB1 protocol on your computer.
After executing the commands in Power of the shell closed window Power of the shell.
Restart your computer.
After restarting your computer, try connecting to the server again.
Your problem should be solved.
