[GH-ISSUE #2199] Windows app SMB share issue. #4595

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opened 2026-08-05 00:58:37 -04:00 by saavagebueno · 0 comments
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Originally created by @lthieman on GitHub (Jun 25, 2024).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/2199

Describe the problem

Initially after installing the Netbird app on my Windows 11 PC everything works fine for hours or sometimes days, then my SMB shares from my TrueNAS server, which is on the local network, will become inaccessible from my Windows PC. Sometimes I get "invalid path" sometimes not. Disconnecting the Netbird app does not correct the issue, fully uninstalling the app does.

To Reproduce

Steps to reproduce the behavior:

  1. Install Netbird on Windows 11 PC
  2. Wait 1hr-3days
  3. Attempt to access local network TrueNAS SMB shares with File Explorer
  4. See error

Expected behavior

I expect Windows not to be confused about how to access SMB shares despite using Netbird.

Are you using NetBird Cloud?

Yes, Netbird Cloud.

NetBird version

Several versions over the last couple months, 28.2 is the most recent I tried and it still exhibited this behavior

NetBird status -d output:

This is above my skillset, sorry.

Additional context

I'm eagerly awaiting being able to install Netbird on my PfSense router as I think that will just avoid the issue altogether.

Thanks for you time!

Originally created by @lthieman on GitHub (Jun 25, 2024). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/netbirdio/netbird/issues/2199 **Describe the problem** Initially after installing the Netbird app on my Windows 11 PC everything works fine for hours or sometimes days, then my SMB shares from my TrueNAS server, which is on the local network, will become inaccessible from my Windows PC. Sometimes I get "invalid path" sometimes not. Disconnecting the Netbird app does not correct the issue, fully uninstalling the app does. **To Reproduce** Steps to reproduce the behavior: 1. Install Netbird on Windows 11 PC 2. Wait 1hr-3days 3. Attempt to access local network TrueNAS SMB shares with File Explorer 4. See error **Expected behavior** I expect Windows not to be confused about how to access SMB shares despite using Netbird. **Are you using NetBird Cloud?** Yes, Netbird Cloud. **NetBird version** Several versions over the last couple months, 28.2 is the most recent I tried and it still exhibited this behavior **NetBird status -d output:** This is above my skillset, sorry. **Additional context** I'm eagerly awaiting being able to install Netbird on my PfSense router as I think that will just avoid the issue altogether. Thanks for you time!
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Reference: DYNR/netbird#4595