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Samba or SMB protocol file sharing error in Ubuntu or fedora

 SMB (Server Message Block) is a protocol used for file sharing between computers on a network, primarily used on Windows-based systems. There can be several reasons why SMB file sharing might be blocked, including:

  1. Firewall settings: The firewall on the computer or the network may be blocking the SMB ports (139 and 445) used for file sharing.

  2. Antivirus or security software: Antivirus or security software may be blocking the SMB ports or file sharing altogether.

  3. Group Policy settings: Group Policy settings on the network may be restricting file sharing or blocking the use of SMB altogether.

  4. Network configuration: The network configuration may be preventing file sharing or the use of SMB protocol.

To unblock SMB file sharing, you can try the following solutions:

  1. Check firewall settings: Make sure that the SMB ports (139 and 445) are not blocked on the firewall. If necessary, add an exception for SMB in the firewall settings.

  2. Check antivirus or security software settings: If you have antivirus or security software installed, check the settings to see if they are blocking file sharing or the SMB protocol. You may need to adjust the settings to allow file sharing.

  3. Check Group Policy settings: If you are part of a network, check the Group Policy settings to see if they are restricting file sharing or blocking SMB. You may need to contact your network administrator to make changes to these settings.

  4. Check network configuration: Check the network configuration to make sure that file sharing is allowed and that the SMB protocol is supported. You may need to consult with your network administrator to resolve any network configuration issues.

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