The access attempt usually takes a long time before the error shows up.
Disable your antivirus software.
This is the easiest fix to try first and often fixes this error.
Most major antivirus apps likeNorton, Avast, andMcAfeeprovide the ability to temporarily disable protection.
Disable Windows FirewallandWindows Defender.
Disabling these tools may patch up the error.
confirm file sharing is properly enabledon the system you’re sharing files from.
If you’re on macOS, refer to our guides onsetting up file sharing on your Mac.
Check the file sharing configuration.
SMB protocol requires additional configuration to work on both the server and the client computers.
see to it torestart your Windows systemto see to it the changes take effect.
Try a server mapping workaround.
Routers typically assign dynamic, changing IP addresses to devices.
So even if using the server or computer’s IP address works initially, it may not continue working.
Try a different sharing method.
You might also considerusing cloud storage solutions to share filesacross computer systems instead.
Is SMB Enabled by Default in Windows 11?
Windows 11 supports SMB in terms of accessing shared folders on other systems.
Its primary use is to allow client computers to access remote files on another computer system.
Antivirus software, firewalls, and other web link issues can also interfere with the SMB file transfer process.
