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Fix Windows 11 24H2 Network Share Issues

2025-05-28
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The following explains how to fix shared networks, If you're experiencing network sharing issues after upgrading to Windows 11 24H2, especially with guest or legacy network shares.

  1. Open Command Prompt as Administrator
    Press Win + S, type cmd
    Right-click Command Prompt, then select Run as administrator

  1.  Disable RequireSecuritySignature
    This disables the need for security signatures on SMB connections.
    reg add HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\LanmanWorkstation\Parameters\ /f /v RequireSecuritySignature /t REG_DWORD /d 0

  1.  Allow Insecure Guest Auth (64-bit system)
    This allows the use of insecure guest logins for file sharing.
    reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LanmanWorkstation /f /v AllowInsecureGuestAuth /t REG_DWORD /d 1

  1. Allow Insecure Guest Auth (WOW6432Node for compatibility)
    This is needed for 32-bit applications on a 64-bit Windows system.
    reg add HKLM\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\LanmanWorkstation /f /v AllowInsecureGuestAuth /t REG_DWORD /d 1

  1.  Restart the PC
    After applying the changes, restart your computer for the settings to take effect.

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