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TECH198
Feb 07, 2026Copper Contributor
Windows 11 ARM VM disconnects network share
I'm running Windows 11 ARM in VM on Mac, and am using Window Defender to scan over SMB folders.......Some folders large 40+gig in size, so scanng a fewb at a time, but maes no different.. it still h...
Joshuaue
Feb 14, 2026Copper Contributor
If you’re using NAT, consider switching to Bridged mode in your VM settings (if supported), which can sometimes provide more stable network connections.
TECH198
Feb 15, 2026Copper Contributor
tried that... didn't help.
For now, i'm scanning (or attempting to) scan single folders only.. but the issue can happen more regular over Thunderbolt than it does Wi-fi.
Small folders (100MB or so) are ok, but its large ones (like 100+ gig) that are the killers