Local network problems with 1903

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I have updated 3 of my 4 computers to 1903, now none of them can see each other in the explorer network section, but each of them can see the NAS drive on the network. I have checked the network sharing settings and they are all set as make this computer discoverable. Oddly the JRiver media centre servers show up in windows explorer, but the computers which they are on do not appear. Any suggestions?

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I think I may have finally resolved the issue. Took some time, but finally have positive results... Let's see if this works for y'all.

First: Make sure you have the correct services running. Right click the start menu, click run and type in "services.msc" Make sure all of the following services are set on automatic (delay start). Note, if your system is fast enough, you may not have to put it on delay start. I only did that not to bog down the boot time.

DHCP Client

Function Discovery Provider Host

Function Discovery Resource Publication

SSDP Discovery

UPnP Device Host

Second: Make sure you have the correct Windows components running. Open settings, click on Apps, and then in the upper right hand corner, you will find Programs and Features. Now, on the upper left hand side of this new window, you will see Turn Windows Features On or Off, click that. Make sure SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support and SMB Direct are both fully checked (not the black box, but a check mark.) I also have Work Folders Client checked, but not sure if that will affect it.

Third: Make sure you have Enable Remote Desktop enabled... even if you do not plan on accessing your computer remotely. Always remember, if you don't have a password on your account, you can't access the computer remotely anyway. This is found under Settings, then System, and finally the last choice on the bottom left.

Fourth and Final Step: Make sure you are on a private network. Click on the network icon on the toolbar, and select Network and Internet Settings. If under your connection device, it says public, click on either the Ethernet or WiFi link, and change it to Private.

Now, reboot the computer, and see if this works.

I have been trying to find a solution to this since May. Please let me know if this helps. If not, I will keep trying. Someone has to work the bugs out.

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2019-08-17T22:39:48+00:00

Just to report back that going into services and switching Function Discovery Resource Publication (Triggered) off then on has completely resolved the networking issue even after frequent restarts of the computer. When first I looked at thism service it said quite happily that it was running, but it obviously wasn't actually doing anything. Now it is working as it should.
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2019-08-14T16:44:56+00:00

I have found anger gets you nowhere, especially with big corporations. My solution, while unconventional, was to just sit down and recode the darn thing. I found a way to disable automatic updates permanently, while still allowing manual ones. I use that version for all of my business clients, and advise them when to update myself.

I also put in safeguards to prevent hackers from getting in, and have become very familiar with the group policy editor and the registry. Keep in mind, I was NEVER a trained IT tech. In fact, my degrees are in Mathematics and Statistics and I plan on returning for my PhD in Theoretical Statistics. I have had to learn this all on my own. But, that may also explain why I chose a different path around the situation.

The Organization I represent was actually my mother's idea, before she passed away. We mainly give away computers to people and other organizations in need. I just finished building 30 computers for a prison down in south Florida. We also work with Homeless shelters, halfway homes, cancer centers, mental health facilities, and even pregnancy homes for single mothers. The IT work I do is on the side, to help fund the free computers; But, that is also why I am sometimes not able to respond immediately.

We shall keep looking for a solution to the situation. Any help I can personally provide, I will. In my opinion, this is a major bug... but I am starting to believe it is not a bug at all, but a way of forcing cloud service on their client's, which is less secure.
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2019-08-13T23:42:56+00:00

The latest 1903 update makes no difference to the home networking problem. If microsoft cloud computing is going to save the planet but microsoft updates cannot cope with home networking I can only see an upcoming DOOM to our planet and all of the poor microsoft users in it. Linux seems to be the obvious next step!
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2019-07-31T16:12:01+00:00

I had one update this week but it didn't fix the issue. Mine is on 1903. I will check again for more updates.

In the meantime, I got a tip from another Network Admin about how he got around this.

He opened the Run command and entered \ComputerName\C$. It takes you directly to the C drive of the named computer. It will then show up in the list under Network in File Explorer where you can right-click it and select Pin to Quick Access. When you close File Explorer it will remove itself from the Network list but remain in the Quick Access menu.

You can also use the IP address of the machine instead of it's name and you also type it directly into the address bar of File Explorer instead of using the Run command.

It's not a perfect solution but it works to get around Microsoft's antics.

Thanks,

Jessica
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