How to Change Encryption for File Sharing Connections in Windows 11/10 [Guide]
8How to Change Encryption for File Sharing Connections in Windows 11/10 [Guide]
This tutorial will show you how to change to use 128-bit or 40- or 56-bit encryption for file sharing on all networks in Windows 11.File and printer sharing is the ability of a computer running Windows to share a folder or attached printer with other computers on the same network.
File sharing allows you to make files and folders in a shared folder accessible to others on the same network to view, copy, or modify.
Printer sharing allows you to make an attached printer available to other computer users on the same network. Windows uses 128-bit encryption to help protect file sharing connections by default. Some devices do not support 128-bit encryption and must use 40- or 56-bit encryption.
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The Windows file sharing feature allows you to share files and printers across a local network. Windows uses 128-bit encryption for local sharing, but you can change the encryption level if you need to.
Windows 10 and Windows 11 allows the user to share his locally connected printers and stored files with other users over the network. Shared files can be accessible for reading and writing to others. Shared printers can be used for printing on the remote computer. Windows uses 128-bit encryption to help protect file sharing connections by default. Some devices do not support 128-bit encryption and must use 40- or 56-bit encryption. Here is how to switch between file sharing encryption levels in Windows 10.
This tutorial will apply for computers, laptops, desktops, and tablets running the Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems (Home, Professional, Enterprise, Education) from all supported hardware manufactures, like Dell, HP, Acer, Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Alienware, Razer, MSI, Huawei , Microsoft Surface, and Samsung.