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
    2018-06-23T16:30:34+00:00

    After installing the "feature update" Windows 10 version 1803 on my laptop and trying the suggested workarounds, I still am unable to see other devices or perform file sharing and access files on my network.  What knucklehead at Microsoft made the decision to pull the plug on the home group...and why?  If it ain't broke don't fix it!

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-06-23T00:40:23+00:00

    I can see the other PC on my network under Network on File Explorer but cannot connect to it. Any suggestions?

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-06-22T21:59:20+00:00

    I tried this but it did not solve my issue. When I clicked on the Troubleshooting link I get the following message on my desktop "Windows can't communicate with the device or resource (DEANLAPTOP). My laptop could not identify the problem when I clicked on the Troubleshooting link. My Desktop name is (ALL-IN-ONE-PC2)

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-06-22T21:27:10+00:00

    Typical BS Answer

    This answer did not fix my problem. I still have computers not showing up in the network folder and of those that do show up, several cannot access the other computers shared folders. Some work both ways between computers.

    Most of those processes were already running. Those that were not running were started and set to auto start. All computers, 5 in total, were rebooted. So was the internet providers modem/router.

    Next, please.

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