You can’t connect to the file share because it’s not secure

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Since the SMBv1 protocol has been disabled by default now in Windows 11 and Windows ten, programs and applications which rely on it would face bug. While trying to map the network share involving such application, yous might face the error:

Y'all tin can't connect to the file share because information technology'due south not secure. This share requires the obsolete SMB1 protocol, which is unsafe and could expose your organisation to attack.

You can't connect to the file share because it's non secure

The SMBv1 protocol is a very obsolete protocol. It has been notorious since it permitted many ransomware into the organisation. After the Wannacry ransomware attack, users were encouraged to disable the SMBv1 protocol from their organisation. When a series of such attacks repeated, Microsoft finally disabled the SMBv1 protocol in all systems by default.

This Share Requires the Obsolete SMB1 Protocol

Thus, if you are running a organisation on Windows 10 v1709 or later or you take disabled SMBv1, you will run across this error. Equally obvious, the resolution to this problem is to enable the SMBv1 protocol. Withal, you demand to understand the adventure involved with information technology. A wise proffer would be to enable the protocol temporarily and disable it once your chore is done.

The procedure to enable the SMBv1 protocol as follows:

1] Press Win+R to open the Run window and type control panel. Striking Enter to open up the Control Panel.

2] Click on Programs.

3] Select Turn Windows features ON or OFF under the dark-green Programs and Features bill of fare.

4] Scroll downward the list (which is in alphabetical order) till SMB one.0/CIFS File Sharing Back up option. Click on the + sign next to it to aggrandize the listing.

5] Cheque the box associated with SMB 1.0/CIFS Client.

6] Hit OK to salve the settings and restart your organization.

Now try to map the network share and you lot would be able to practice information technology successfully. One time the job is done, you lot should disable the SMBv1 protocol for prophylactic.

Karan Khanna is a passionate Windows user who loves troubleshooting Windows 11/x issues in specific and writing virtually Microsoft technologies in general.