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MatthewRease
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I host some network shares via samba on an Ubuntu server, for my local network, and I'm not able to access it. Originally I assumed it was a problem with the samba server, but after trying many things, and searches all leading to dead ends, I eventually tried using a different machine (I know I should have done that sooner). I was able to access the Ubuntu network shares from Windows 10 Pro running in a VM (on the computer that can't access anything), this install is like-new, the only thing I ever used it for was the print server management, I never changed *any* settings. Accessing my shares from the VM worked instantly. I also had tried an Ubuntu VM before this and it worked as well. Just to be sure, I borrowed a family members Windows 10 laptop, which while definitely not new, has never had any major settings changed relating to networking (or probably any for that matter), and it also worked perfectly and right away.
So, clearly the problem is with my machine. And I have done several modifications in the past, including registry tweaks when I was testing various servers, so I'm fairly certain I caused whatever this problem is. But that doesn't change the fact that there is a problem, and I have done all I can think of short of posting on a forum, to try and fix the problem. And that brings us here!
I have done extensive searching and troubleshooting on this. Oh and just so we're on the same page, the samba server is setup to ONLY accept SMB v3. I bring this up, because I do appear to have a problem with SMB v1 and/or v2, but considering the server uses 3, hopefully that won't even matter. Also before anyone suggests using a Windows restore to go back to a time where this problem wasn't occurring, unfortunately that won't be possible. I do have restore points setup to automatically be created, however this problem technically surfaced a while ago, but if memory serves me correct, I was satisfied with other network users being able to access the server so I didn't bother trying to fix my own client (after at least 1 or 2 searches online), since it wasn't important to me I guess.
My mind is all over the place right now, so I'm sure I forgot some details that will help, but I'll edit my post accordingly when things are brought up. I consider myself a "power-user", but there are times when you just have to accept that you don't know what you're doing, and ask for help.
EDIT: I said I would forget something, and immediately after posting, I realized I never even added this, when I try to connect to any PC from the Network tab(?) in Explorer, I get this message:
\\MATTHEW is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions.
(MATTHEW is the hostname of the samba server, but I get this message with any PC, Windows or otherwise)
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So, clearly the problem is with my machine. And I have done several modifications in the past, including registry tweaks when I was testing various servers, so I'm fairly certain I caused whatever this problem is. But that doesn't change the fact that there is a problem, and I have done all I can think of short of posting on a forum, to try and fix the problem. And that brings us here!
I have done extensive searching and troubleshooting on this. Oh and just so we're on the same page, the samba server is setup to ONLY accept SMB v3. I bring this up, because I do appear to have a problem with SMB v1 and/or v2, but considering the server uses 3, hopefully that won't even matter. Also before anyone suggests using a Windows restore to go back to a time where this problem wasn't occurring, unfortunately that won't be possible. I do have restore points setup to automatically be created, however this problem technically surfaced a while ago, but if memory serves me correct, I was satisfied with other network users being able to access the server so I didn't bother trying to fix my own client (after at least 1 or 2 searches online), since it wasn't important to me I guess.
My mind is all over the place right now, so I'm sure I forgot some details that will help, but I'll edit my post accordingly when things are brought up. I consider myself a "power-user", but there are times when you just have to accept that you don't know what you're doing, and ask for help.
EDIT: I said I would forget something, and immediately after posting, I realized I never even added this, when I try to connect to any PC from the Network tab(?) in Explorer, I get this message:
\\MATTHEW is not accessible. You might not have permission to use this network resource. Contact the administrator of this server to find out if you have access permissions.
(MATTHEW is the hostname of the samba server, but I get this message with any PC, Windows or otherwise)
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