Missing Network Settings - "Find Devices and Content"

Anonymous
2013-11-29T13:30:12+00:00

Windows 8.1 -Under all my various network adapters there is no  "Find Devices and Content" box.

I've tried various fixes. Changing homegroup etc. Nothing work.

Please provide some guidance

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Anonymous
2014-01-11T17:54:45+00:00

I am not sure if everyone is checking at the right place if they are connected to domain network and they have 8.1 because only 8.1 has this option. Windows 8 has a different way to share devices and content.

For chromecast troubleshooting:

https://support.google.com/chromecast/troubleshooter/2995236?hl=en&ref\_topic=3447927#ts=3081637,3249450

Where to find the option to share:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/turn-sharing-on-or-off

I have been using Windows since forever and have used Apple too, so switching to Mac / Apple is not going to help. Its just another OS with the same fundamentals. Go figure it out in a Apple store if you want a demo.

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-09-30T17:05:03+00:00

    My phone is connected however the photos will not come up so I can download them

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-06-06T18:13:14+00:00

    Thank you so much for this solution.  It was quick and easy.  It worked for me - I use Windows 10 Home

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-02-20T18:08:21+00:00

    Yes, it also work in win8.1 :-)👍👍👍

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-02-20T17:53:27+00:00

    Another reason might cause this issue: your UAC setting is set to Always Notify Me.

    In this situation,  system won't notify you when you connect to a new network (or a network removed form known networks list). If you using "Always notify me" setting. "Find Devices and Content" is disabled by default when you connect to a new network.

    To solve the issue, set your UAC to default level.

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