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
    2013-11-30T05:45:15+00:00

    Hi Richard,

    1.      Are you connected to a domain network?

    2.      Are you using a work laptop?

    You may try these steps and check if it helps.

    1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.

    (If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)

    1. Tap or click Network, tap or click Connections, and then tap or click your network connection. (You may also click Workplace and change the settings accordingly.)
    2. Turn on Find devices and content.

    For more information, refer to the link.

    **Find PCs, devices, and content on your network**  

     Please post back the results and we will be happy to assist you further.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-11-30T07:33:36+00:00

    I am NOT connected to a domain netIwork.

    I am NOT using a work laptop.

    My computer is in a Homegroup.

    WHEN I DO THE FOLLOWING:

       Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, tap Settings, and then tap Change PC settings.

        Click Settings, and then click Change PC settings.)

        Click Network, tap or click Connections, and then click your network connection.

    THERE IS NO "Find devices and content."

    ONLY 2 things are there:

         Data Usage

         Properties

    So I cant turn on or off "Find device and content" because it doesn't appear.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-12-11T17:15:04+00:00

    Mr. Microsoft Support Engineer.

    I too have this problem and you said you would be happy to reply to Richard, which you have not.

    Looking forward to your promised followup.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-12-11T21:09:55+00:00

    i have the same problem on my surface pro and on another computer.

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