File Explorer may not detect other devices or perform file sharing on the local network when running Windows 10 version 1803

Anonymous
2018-06-22T02:04:41+00:00

After installing the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (Windows 10 version 1803), File Explorer cannot connect to other devices running version 1803.  When clicking the Network tab in File Explorer, other devices on the home network running version 1803 do not appear, and thus I’m not able to perform file sharing or access files on other devices on my home network.

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Anonymous
2018-06-22T02:12:16+00:00

Microsoft is aware of reports that devices running Windows 10 version 1803 cannot connect to other devices on their home network and is investigating the issue.

You can resolve this problem by setting some services to Automatic (Delayed Start) and restarting Windows:

  1. Press the Windows Key and R at the same time to bring up the Run dialog.
  2. Type services.msc in the Run dialog and press Enter.
  3. For each of the following services, locate the service in list, right-click the service and select Properties.  Then set the Startup type to Automatic (Delayed Start) and select Apply.
    • Computer Browser (Browser)
    • Function Discovery Provider Host (FDPHost)
    • Function Discovery Resource Publication (FDResPub)
    • Network Connections (NetMan)
    • UPnP Device Host (UPnPHost)
    • Peer Name Resolution Protocol (PNRPSvc)
    • Peer Networking Grouping (P2PSvc)
    • Peer Networking Identity Manager (P2PIMSvc)
  4. Restart Windows.

Should you have any other concerns don't hesitate to post back.

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-07-16T12:29:49+00:00

    I totally agree with you.  I keep having the same issues.  I fix it then an update disconnects them.  Homegroup, workgroups, resetting the networks, disabling firewalls, talking to Microsoft, none of these things help.  I am so beyond frustrated with Windows 10.  It's embarrassing.  I need all three of my computers to talk to each other.  Even Cortana can't help.  LOL  but all the stupid apps can run nonstop without a problem.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-07-16T12:19:38+00:00

    It would be fine if the services would start! The function discovery publication will not start due to the PNRPSvc will not start due to a key error?

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-07-16T09:21:27+00:00

    Networking multiple computers in a home or work enviroment is pretty much essential in this day and age.

    So it frankly staggers me why Microsoft should release an update that removes the ability to do this easily.

    I've wasted hours trying to get two Windows 10 PC's to connect so as to be able to send large files directly, both on the same network. There isn't a fix (and this one is no different) that has worked so now I'm having to copy files onto USB sticks to transfer data between PC's less than 5 feet apart.

    I suspect the real reason that has happened is so Microsoft can fleece millions of people with OneDrive subscriptions.

    Did it ever occur to anyone in Seattle that millions uses local drives for data storage because we want copies of our data, stored on our property and don't trust cloud based solutions for ceratin things? I'm guessing no.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-07-14T21:43:56+00:00

    Forget about Computer Browser, it's unnecessary, the other services are important, especially the two that start with F.

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