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In Windows 10, network computers are not visible in Explorer. How would you go about resolving this?

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Because the PROBLEM of not seeing all network machines in Windows 10 can occur for several reasons, I'll go over all of the possible SOLUTIONS in this context.

Method 1: Configure the most recent version of Windows 10.

In Windows 10 versions 1709, 1803 & 1809, the issue "Network does not show machines" occurs. The issue has been resolved in the most recent Windows 10 versions. So, before trying the procedures below, upgrade your system to the most recent version of Windows 10 (1909).

Method 2: Using the IP Address to directly access the shares.

The next step is to type "\\" and the static IP address of the computer hosting the shared folder in the explorer's address bar to resolve the issue(s). After you've accessed the shares, right-click on the shared folder and select MAP a Network Drive to make it easier to access the folders at any time.

Method 3: Make the necessary changes to the Network Discovery settings.

Modifying the network discovery settings and the "Function Discovery" services as below is the next step in viewing the other machines in your network:

  • STEP 1: ENABLE NETWORK DISCOVERY.
  • STEP 2: AUTOMATICALLY RUN THE REQUIRED SERVICES.
  • Set the 'Startup type' of the following four services in the Windows Services panel as follows:

Function Discovery Provider Host (fdPHost) -> Automatic
Function Discovery Resource Publication (FDResPub) -> Automatic Delayed Start
SSDP Discovery > Manual -> Manual
UPnP Device Host > Manual -> Manual

Method 4: Restart the Service of Function Discovery Resource Publication (FDResPub).

  • Restarting the FDResPub service is another way to fix the "Windows 10 not seeing network computers" problem. To do so, right-click on the Function Discovery Resource Publication service and select Restart from the menu that appears.

Method 5: Remove the Function Discovery Resource Publication service's trigger.

  • Type the following COMMAND in Command Prompt as Administrator: sc triggerinfo FDResPub delete
  • Check to see whether you can see the network computers after restarting your computer.

Note: Type the following command to restore the removed trigger: sc triggerinfo FDResPub start/strcustom/fbcfac3f-8460-419f-8e48-1f0b49cdb85e/PROFILE_CHANGED_TO_PRIVATE

Method 6: Enable support for SMB 1.0/CIFS file sharing.

  • If you still can't find the other computers on your network after using the aforementioned techniques, go ahead and enable the 'SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support' function.

Note: Because SMB v1 isn't secure, Microsoft suggests mapping network drives rather than enabling it.

Method 7: In Windows 10 Pro, enable Remote Desktop.

This method is only applicable to Windows 10 Professional Editions.

  • In Windows Explorer, right-click on the This PC icon and choose Properties.
  • On the LEFT, select Remote Settings.

Note: In the most recent Windows 10 versions, select Remote Desktop from the left pane and then turn on the Remote Desktop switch on the right. Finally, press the Confirm button.

  • Choose Allow remote connections to this computer on the Remote tab, then Apply & OK.
  • Restart your computer.


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