Unrecognized icon in Finder Shared files

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Unrecognized icon in Finder Shared files

There is a shared network showing in Finder in my Shared folders. It has a strange name, and I don't recognize it. When I click on it, it says connection failed (I think that's good!). What I can't figure out is how to remove it. I don't get a remove option by right clicking on it. I've search for help online and can't seem to find what I'm looking for.

Here are two screen captures of what I'm seeing. Questions are (1) is this concerning, and (2) how can I remove it?

Thank you in advance for any help!
Sandy

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Dec 9, 2017 10:22 AM

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Answer 1

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Keith Doherty3

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Dec 9, 2017 3:43 PM in response to Treefrogcreative

SMB is the protocoll (language) used by windows pcs to talk to each other (network)

Somewhere close by there is a PC on your network or at least being seen by your router and the fact you can’t sign in is a good sign. The PC probably can’t see your Mac at all !

To turn Windows sharing OFF .

Click on the apple menu in the task bar then system preferences then sharing then click on file sharing then in the top right hand window turn Windows sharing OFF

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Answer 2

Dec 9, 2017 3:42 PM in response to Keith Doherty3

Ah!! Thanks. I get it now, and that worked! Cheers!

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Answer 3

Dec 9, 2017 10:26 AM in response to Treefrogcreative

That’s a PC or a Virtual PC(which could be your own Mac!) if you have SMB protocol enabled

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Answer 4

Dec 9, 2017 10:57 AM in response to Keith Doherty3

Hi Keith, i don't know what SMB protocol is. I googled it just now, and it doesn't sound familiar, so I can't say for sure.

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