Windows 10, Version 1809. Network does not show computers

Anonymous
2018-10-19T21:34:40+00:00

In Win10, v 1809 I go to "Network" in file explorer and no computers are showing - neither my computer nor other computers on the network.

I was able to find the ip address of the computer I was searching for and successfully ping it via command prompt.

Any ideas?

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  1. Anonymous
    2018-10-20T04:08:36+00:00

    Hello,

    Make sure you've SMBv1 protocol enabled:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-enable-or-disa...

    If you're looking for HomeGroup, it is no longer available now because network sharing is changed on Windows now and HomeGroup is removed on V1803 or later.

    Here are the alternatives atm:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/homegroup-alternative...

    Hope this helps!

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2018-10-19T21:49:08+00:00

    Thanks DaveM121.

    All 4 of these were already running, though they were set to:

    1. Auto
    2. Auto (Triggered)
    3. Manual
    4. Manual

    The 2 that were manual I've switched over to Auto.

    Unfortunately, still no computers listed though.

    Any other ideas?

    Thanks again.

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  3. DaveM121 929.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-10-19T21:36:40+00:00

    Hi TheRafeSCV

    If you have a problem seeing other PC's in the Network Section in File Explorer:

    Click your Start Button, type Services and hit Enter

    When the Services app opens, scroll down to find the following services, then double click each one in turn, set their startup type to Automatic and start the service if necessary

    1. Function Discovery Provider Host
    2. Function Discovery Resource Publication
    3. SSDP Discovery
    4. UPnP Device Host

    Save that and close the Services app

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