Local network problems with 1903

Anonymous
2019-06-07T22:47:03+00:00

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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Anonymous
2019-08-04T23:25:44+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2020-03-15T12:05:39+00:00

    **** is going on, it sort of comes back with every new update and now the old tricks don't work!!

    Weirdly I had youtube working but not anything else...does that indicate a particular problem area?

    Tried shutting of the firewall but it did not make a difference.

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-02-12T19:15:39+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

    Using the Run command is the only thing I've gotten to work--the IP address trick didn't.  If you set up shares on the target computer you can connect directly to any of them, not only the C: drive, by entering the network path (\computername\documents)

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-02-09T20:41:00+00:00

    My issue came back even though I tried everything that has been suggested. Upgraded my bios and the MSI drivers that came with the new version and problem gone.

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-02-09T20:09:47+00:00

    It seems I am one of many with this problem. For me it "came with" my new pc loaded with Win 10 pro 1903.

    Many other resolution attempts failed... Followed all of your instructions completely. Problem solved!

    Many thanks for your hard work!!

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