Server SMB 2.xxx Driver - Windows 7 Service
Enables connectivity from Windows Vista and later clients.
This service also exists in Windows 10, 11, 8 and Vista.
Startup Type
| Windows 7 edition | without SP | SP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Manual | Manual |
| Home Basic | Manual | Manual |
| Home Premium | Manual | Manual |
| Professional | Manual | Manual |
| Ultimate | Manual | Manual |
| Enterprise | Manual | Manual |
Default Properties
| Display name: | Server SMB 2.xxx Driver |
| Service name: | srv2 |
| Type: | filesys |
| Path: | %WinDir%\System32\DRIVERS\srv2.sys |
| Error control: | normal |
| Group: | Network |
Default Behavior
The Server SMB 2.xxx Driver service is a file system driver. If the Server SMB 2.xxx Driver fails to load or initialize, the error is recorded into the Event Log. Windows 7 startup should proceed, but a message box is displayed informing you that the srv2 service has failed to start.
Dependencies
Server SMB 2.xxx Driver will not start, if the Srvnet service is stopped or disabled.
If the Server SMB 2.xxx Driver is stopped, the Server SMB 1.xxx Driver fails to start and initialize.
Restore Default Startup Type of Server SMB 2.xxx Driver
Automated Restore
1. Select your Windows 7 edition and Service Pack, and then click on the Download button below.
2. Save the RestoreServerSMB2xxxDriverWindows7.bat file to any folder on your hard drive.
3. Right-click the downloaded batch file and select Run as administrator.
4. Restart the computer to save changes.
Note. Make sure that the srv2.sys file exists in the %WinDir%\System32\DRIVERS folder. If this file is missing you can try to restore it from your Windows 7 installation media.