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
    2019-08-17T14:36:03+00:00

    Hi, with the new upgrade to version 1903 I have lost the connectivity between the windows machine and a Linux machine in the same home network. In the linux machine I have connected a shared printer for all computers in the network, but now I can´t use the printer from my windows computer any more. The printer is not detected and there is no troubleshooting information on it. I have lost that functionality and I do not know how to have it again. I will appreciate some guidance on how to print in a linux shared printer,

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-08-16T21:57:41+00:00

    Yeah, I don't like having that on either.

    It has been a very intermittent problem, so keep checking.

    I am in the process of moving, but after I get settled, I will look for the exact trigger in the registry files.  That way, we can make sure it works 100% of the time.

    Thank you for everyone's input on the situation. That will help narrow down the search immensely. 

    Will try my best to have a full solution by next week, that does not require security risks.  I also have another coder from a separate  company looking into it.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-08-16T21:22:49+00:00

    Well done Bill. After going to each computer on my home network and turning Function Discovery Resource Publication (Triggered) off then on, all of my computers are now seeing each other - but for how long I wonder? This is with SMB 1 turned off on all devices.

    Many thanks!

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  4. Anonymous
    2019-08-15T17:06:44+00:00

    Thanks!!!  That would be fabulous!  If not able to here I can give you my email addy!  Am sure others would be most interested too!

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