SMB 1.x MiniRedirector - Windows 11 Service
Implements the SMB 1.x (CIFS) protocol. This protocol provides connectivity to network resources on pre-Windows Vista servers.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 7, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 11 version | Home | Pro | Education | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21H2 | Automatic | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 22H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 23H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
| 24H2 | not exists | not exists | not exists | not exists |
Default Properties
| Display name: | SMB 1.x MiniRedirector |
| Service name: | mrxsmb10 |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS\mrxsmb10.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Network |
Default Behavior
The SMB 1.x MiniRedirector service is a file system driver. If SMB 1.x MiniRedirector fails to start, the error is logged. Windows 11 startup proceeds, but a message box is displayed informing you that the mrxsmb10 service has failed to start.
Dependencies
SMB 1.x MiniRedirector is unable to start, if the SMB MiniRedirector Wrapper and Engine service is stopped or disabled.
Restore Default Startup Type for SMB 1.x MiniRedirector
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 11 edition, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreSMB1xMiniRedirectorWindows11.bat file to any folder on a local drive such as SSD or a hard disk.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Properties.
4. Check the Unblock checkbox and click OK.
5. Right-click the batch file again and select Run as administrator.
6. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the mrxsmb10.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\system32\DRIVERS folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 11 installation media.