Ubuntu: Failed to start samba.service unit - how to fix the error
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Failed to start samba.service unit is masked - is a common error on Ubuntu or Linux Mint. Find out where it comes from and what you can do about it in this practical tip.
Failed to start samba.service unit is masked on Ubuntu
This error occurs on Debian systems like Ubuntu or Linux Mint.
- The error "Failed to start samba.service unit is masked" occurs when, for example, you try to restart Samba via the terminal.
- This is a naming problem.
- The name "samba" was renamed to "smbd".
- To restart Samba, you must enter the following command in your terminal: service smbd restart
- So the error should no longer appear.
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