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Your System Requires SMB2 or Higher: 2 Ways to Enable it
Using the PowerShell or Command Prompt will offer easy solutions
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
updated onOctober 4, 2023
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Many Windows 10 users reported that the Your system requires SMB2 or higher error message occurs on their PCs when they try to transfer specific files.
In case you’re unfamiliar, SMB stands for Server Message Block, a protocol for sharing files, and it has two versions, theSMB1and the SMB2; the latter is the more secure one.
SMB1 protocol is vulnerable, and your system will give you a warning message saying that it requires SMB2, but don’t panic, because there are some helpful solutions.
This error message can be annoying, but it can be fixed in minutes with our solutions, so let’s get started.
Why am I getting Your system requires SMB2 or higher message?
As we explained, this version 2 is a latter model of the file-sharing protocol. Therefore, if you are shown this message on your computer, it is because of the following reasons:
Users have been confronted with these messages, your system requires SMB2 or higher on Windows Server 2019 Impacket and Synology. Note that the solutions discussed will come in handy in all these cases.
How can I fix the Your system requires SMB2 or higher error?
1. Turn on the Windows feature
Many users have confirmed that you can run the SMBv1 protocol on Windows 10 by temporarily re-enabling the SMB service.
2. Use Powershell
By performing this action, you will enable the SMBv2 protocol and get rid of the error messageYour system requires SMB2 or higheronce and for all.
These two simple solutions can help you fix the annoyingYour system requires SMB2 or highererror.For more suggestions or other questions, please access the comments section below.
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Madalina Dinita
Networking & Security Specialist
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer.
She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies – AI and DNA computing in particular.
Prior to joining the WindowsReport team, she worked in the corporate world for a number of years.
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Madalina Dinita
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Madalina is a Windows fan since forever, especially interested in AI, emerging technologies, privacy, and security.
