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Windows Network Discovery not Showing all Computers
Make sure that the Network Discovery feature is turned on
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Updated onOctober 4, 2023
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In the Windows operating system, Network Discovery is a network setting that lets you set the communication between connected devices and systems on your network – so you decide whether or not this is allowed.
When enabled, it becomes easier toshare filesand printers and connect through a private network. In this article, we will show you how to fix Network Discovery if it’s not showing all the computers.
Why can’t I see all the computers in Network Discovery?
If your computer cannot view other devices on your network, it could be caused by a few issues listed below:
To resolve the problem, try the solutions listed below.
What can I do if Network Discovery is turned off in Windows 10?
1. Enable Network discovery
2. Activate the dependency services
Check that dependency services such asDNS Client, Function Discovery Resource Publication, SSDP Discovery,andUPnP Device Hostare started.
3. Configure the firewall settings
You can’t open Control Panel? Take a look at thisstep-by-step guideto find a solution.
4. Use Command Prompt to turn Network Discovery on
Did any of these solutions help? Let us know in the comments section below.
Also, leave any other questions or suggestions, and we will surely check them out.
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Milan Stanojevic
Windows Toubleshooting Expert
Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He’s a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology.
Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he’s one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.
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