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
    2018-07-05T17:04:03+00:00

    I don't know much about file explorer, however because Windows 10 is the most updated windows since version 7 or 8 would that be the problem for not detecting other devices or performing file sharing on the local network when running windows 10 version 1803? Or is it something else?

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-07-05T18:36:19+00:00

    I attempted this fix but was unable to. I get an error 87 when I click apply.

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  3. Anonymous
    2018-07-06T09:32:46+00:00

    Ich am Using win 10 pro and Home. Home ist Wirkung, bitte mit Pro.

    Greetings hpn.

    Sorry, my Tablett was unable to use english language automatic correction for this text.

    I am Using Win 10 Pro and Home. Home is still working, but not the Pro-Version.

    Is it possible to transform a Pro-Version unto a Home-Version?

    Greetings hpn.

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  4. Anonymous
    2018-07-06T09:42:51+00:00

    I wonder if Microsoft is looking into a better file sharing app.  I don't see OneDrive as a solution.  I am not familiar with OneDrive, but would like a local solution and not the Cloud.

    OneDrive is no solution for file-sharing in a LAN-Network. I am using the Ehternet connection between my Video-cut-PC to my 4K-TV-Screen in the other room for controlling the picture quality. I can not use streaming, because I am interested in the highest quality possible for my equipment. I need the direct Ethernet line.

    Greetings HPN

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