Computers missing from Network tab in file explorer

Question

Hello everyone

Looking for some help. I have 5 PC on my home network all set up for file sharing. all communicate with each other if i use the address bar in File Explorer but only 2 show up in Network tab. Question is how do i get them all to show in the Network tab.

***Move from Windows / Windows 11 / Files, folders, and storage***

Answer 1

Hello,

Based on the information you provided, I suggest you try the following methods on all computers to see if the problem can be solved:

1. Turn on network discovery and file and printer sharing, and then turn off password-protected sharing.

Select the Start button, and then select Settings.

In the Find Settings search bar, type "Manage advanced sharing settings," then select "Manage advanced sharing settings" from the recommended results.

In the Advanced Sharing Settings window that appears, under Private, select Turn on Network Discovery, and then open File and Printer Sharing.

Under All Networks, select "Turn off password-protected sharing."

2. Enable the sharing service to start automatically. This issue typically occurs when one of the services is not working properly.

Press the Windows logo key + R.

In the Run dialog box, type "services.msc," and then select OK.

Right-click each of the following services, point to Properties, and if the service isn't running, select the Start menu, and then select Automatic next to Startup Type:

workstation

Function discovery provider host

Publishing Feature Discovery Resources

SSDP Detection

UPnP Device Host

Best regards

Zunhui

Answer 2

Thank you for replying Zunhui

I have done all that has been asked in your reply and still not showing the missing computers in the network tab in file explorer.

Answer 3

Hi，

Thank you for your reply, you can try to map the shared file by mapping the network drive and check "Reconnect at login" to see if this problem can be solved:

Best Regards

Zunhui