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
    2013-12-28T13:35:06+00:00

    I created two new accounts, one regular user and one administrator, the problem is the same with both so it's not an account problem.

    Still can't see the "Find devices and content" option.

    No domain network, just my home computers.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-12-27T07:59:35+00:00

    HOW CAN THIS PROBLEM BE ESCALATED TO HIGHER LEVEL MICROSOFT ENGINEERS WHO CAN TELL US HOW TO FIX PROBLEM

    Hi Geethu,

    I have the same issue as RichardRathe, with the same variables:

    "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."

    I set up a new user and that profile is also missing the "Find devices and content" setting. My laptop is a Dell Inspiron 17r that is less than a month old. I hope you can help!

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-12-27T05:39:34+00:00

    Hi Geethu,

    I have the same issue as RichardRathe, with the same variables:

    "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."

    I set up a new user and that profile is also missing the "Find devices and content" setting. My laptop is a Dell Inspiron 17r that is less than a month old. I hope you can help!

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-12-26T00:32:47+00:00

    I have the same problem on Win 8.1 on Dell XPS-12

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