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JavelinSST71
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Mar 04, 2026
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Unable to view/access XR1000 USB Storage in Windows Pro 11 File Explorer

Setting up a new Windows Pro 11 laptop. I want to use Windows File Explorer to view and access all folders/files within my WD External HD (connected to XR1000 through USB).   Environment Details: ...
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    JavelinSST71
    Mar 17, 2026

    I'm back working on this issue! It appears, from all I've read, that it is a problem with a Microsoft update. I was able to finally follow the link provided by StephenB - and successfully mapped my WD hdd 1021 (through USB port on XR1000) and have access to all folders/files! Here are the steps I followed:

    1. Ran Powershell as administrator

    2. Get-SMBClientConfiguration (to verify EnableInsecureGuestLogons was set as False and RequireSecuritySignature was set as True)

    3.  

      Ran the following

      1. Set-SMBClientConfiguration -EnableInsecureGuestLogons $true

      2.  

        Set-SMBClientConfiguration -RequireSecuritySignature $false

    4. Restarted computer
    5. Opened File Explorer and mapped to \\readyshare\USB_Storage

     

    Thanks to everyone for your help and support!

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    JavelinSST71
    Guide
    Mar 04, 2026

    Thank you. I'm working on following your directions and will apologize up front as I'm a Grandmother working to setup this new laptop, and this is the last piece.
    I have completed the steps you provided, and also tried the solution that worked for Xuul. Unfortunately things are still as they were and I'm unable to access the folders/files on the external hard drive.