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Can't connect to SMB share "Windows cannot access"

Askejm ​ 1 Reputation point
2022-04-17T20:06:07.573+00:00

I use my NAS for backups (truenas), with an SMB share. I reset my PC recently and added it like normal. Worked fine. However, after a day it stopped working and I was unable to connect to it. Now when I try to connect to it I get this:
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It works fine on my laptop
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^ Before the error box appears (after loading for quite a while)
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I tried:

  • Redoing the ACL perms
  • Adding network location
  • Typing IP address in the file path
  • Tested: "\192.168.244.3", "\192.168.244.3\MainBackup", "\192.168.244.3\MainBackup\MainBackup"

I was told to post this here

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  1. Robert Coombes 1 Reputation point
    2022-08-21T22:27:59.367+00:00

    Currently facing this same issue with Windows 10, either I get "Windows cannot access" or "The folder you entered does not appear to be valid" errors. I've tried all the guides without luck.

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