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ReadyNas Duo cannot select PC folder to backup, gives "error connecting to..."
Hi, I am trying to configure my ReadyNAS model RND2000 ver 1 with firmware 4.1.6 to backup some folders in my PC's running windows 7 pro. I was able to do it on one PC but the second PC must have a ...
cboudet wrote:I am using the admin account without a password, as the computer has no password to log in.
That could be the problem. I know Win10 won't allow you to access files or remotely connect with an account without a password, even using an account without one. I just don't recall if Win7 has that limitation. Maybe try creating an account with a password and see if that login works for "everyone" files.
If the second PC is running Windows 10, you probably need to turn on SMB1. It's off by default in Win10, but not Win7, and would only be on if you had another reason to enable it. Your older NAS does not support more recent versions of SMB.
Sandshark wrote:If the second PC is running Windows 10, you probably need to turn on SMB1. It's off by default in Win10, but not Win7, and would only be on if you had another reason to enable it. Your older NAS does not support more recent versions of SMB.
It is a windows 7 Pro PC and I cannot find SMB1 anywhere on it
Thanks
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