Microsoft began deprecating the SMB1 protocol in some versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server several years ago, thus the decision to disable the feature shouldn’t come…
What just happened? Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 11 Dev Channel builds would be released without SMB1 moving forward. The legacy file sharing protocol, which has been used for more than 30 years, has undergone several updates to modernize the service and address security vulnerabilities identified along the way. Despite the updates, administrators that still rely on the original protocol will have the ability to reinstall the feature… at least for now. Microsoft began deprecating the SMB1 protocol in some versions of Windows 10 and Windows Server several years ago, thus the decision to disable the feature shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone managing IT infrastructure. Much of the original push to move away from SMB1 revolves around mitigating potential security issues.
