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
    2019-10-29T21:27:49+00:00

    OK. Thanks for that confirmation. It was on page 2 of that other thread, then,...

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/windows-10-version-1809-network-does-not-show/d5241167-97e6-4b6d-a7e6-96238f876d27?page=2

    Windows 10, Version 1809. Network does not show computers

    ...that I proved my computer is not afflicted. All I have to do is switch to Privateat "START, Settings, Network & Internet, Change connection properties", & suddenly PCRsComputer will show up where you say. And that's whether I am on Wi-Fi or Ethernet. So I've got an immunity to the problem - but don't come running for blood samples. Your stop/start of FedResPub should cure everyone else just fine.

    Good work on your part & plarini, Pauli O & galileo1564.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-06-21T18:53:16+00:00

    Sorry that I don't have a solution, but I did want to mention that I have the same problem.  As 1903 upgrades propagate, fewer computers are showing up in the network folder.  I checked and all the tricks I applied to get version 1803 working are still in place, so something must have changed again in 1903 to cause network sharing to fail again, at least in my network.  All the shared folders still show that they are being shared with "everyone", but they no longer show up in other computers when the computer is updated to 1903.

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  3. Anonymous
    2019-06-08T21:16:46+00:00

    Unfortunately your suggestions haven't changed the situation. The computer which has not yet updated can see my NAS drive but none of the other networked computers are shown in the file explorer network section. JRiver Media Centre on this computer can link to my library server and load it's library even thoughthe computer it is on isn't shown as being present in the explorer network section! My laptop sees all of the network devices. Network resets and changing network discovery services has no affect.

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  4. Kapil Arya 38,446 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2019-06-08T03:01:25+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?

    Hello,

    See if this fix helps you:

    https://www.kapilarya.com/fix-windows-10-file-explorer-not-showing-network-computers

    Let us know if this helps!

    Note: Included link in this reply refers to blog post by a trusted Microsoft MVP.

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