Net view - System error 1231

Question

_{Tuesday, April 14, 2020 2:16 AM}

I was in CMD and messing around doing what I do and tried using "net view" it took a longer time than usual and and didn't even work! It displayed this "System error 1231 has occurred.  The network location cannot be reached. For information about network troubleshooting, see Windows Help." I came here seeking for help. Please write me back when you have the chance.

All replies (7)

_{Tuesday, April 14, 2020 8:25 AM}

Hi,

I’m wondering what’s your OS version? And does your machine a domain member or workgroup member?

I’ve tested the "net view" command in my lab with a Windows10, workgroup machine and met the same problem with you.

Based on my research, it may be caused by the SMBv1 protocol not being installed by default.

So, I went to Control Panel >> Uninstall a program >> Turn Windows Features on or off >> SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support, then selected SMB 1.0/CIFS Client to turn this feature on.

Then, I run the “net view” command again and it could complete successfully.  You may follow the steps above to turn on the SMBv1 feature to see whether it works.

Hope this can help you. 

Best regards, 

Phoebe Wu

_{Tuesday, April 14, 2020 2:15 PM}

just a reminder: SMBv1 is disabled per default for security reasons.
so you should make sure that you really need the functionality before re-enabling this.

_{Tuesday, April 14, 2020 11:30 PM}

  Indeed!

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/stop-using-smb1/ba-p/425858

Bill

_{Thursday, April 16, 2020 1:44 AM}

Hi,

Just want to confirm the current situations. Was your issue resolved?

Please feel free to let us know if you need further assistance.

Best regards,

Phoebe Wu

_{Monday, April 20, 2020 1:59 AM}

Hi,

As this thread has been quiet for a while, we will propose it as ‘Answered’ as the information provided should be helpful.
If you need further help, please feel free to reply this post directly so we will be notified to follow it up.
We’d love to hear your feedback about the solution. Thanks for your understanding and efforts.

Best regards, 

Phoebe Wu

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_{Wednesday, July 22, 2020 1:49 PM}

Hi,

I am having the same issue with the dreaded error 1231. I followed the recommendation in this threat to activate SMBv1 and restarted Windows. Now I have a new error message "The service has not been started" when after issuing the "net view" commend in CMD. Any ideas?

Many Thanks.

Kind Regards,

Gilbert

_{Thursday, July 23, 2020 5:38 AM}

  Why do you need net view? The net view commands depend on the computer browser service, which in turn depends on SMB1. SMB1 is an old, insecure protocol which should not be enabled on any machine with an Internet connection.

https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/storage-at-microsoft/stop-using-smb1/ba-p/425858

Bill