How do I recover the Network Folder that used to be in the Navigation Pane of File Explorer?

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How do I recover the Network Folder that used to be in the Navigation Pane of File Explorer?

Anonymous

While using File Explorer to browse files on networked PCs the Network Folder disappeared from File Explorer. There is no way to select any networked device as the folder is gone. I can't get the folder back. I know the network is working because I am using it to access the internet to ask this question. The PC is a Surface Pro 7 running Windows 11, version 24H2 installed on 11/16/2024. On 11/26/24 2024-11 Cumulative Update Preview for Windows 11 Version 24H2 for x64-based Systems (KB5046740) and 2024-11 Cumulative Update Preview for .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.8.1 for Windows 11, version 24H2 for x64 (KB5048162) were installed.

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Answer 1

Hello,

Based on the information you provided, I suggest you try to set the following services to run automatically to see if this can solve the problem:

Link-Layer Topology Discovery Mapper

Network Connected Devices Auto-Setup

Network Connections

Network List Service

Network Location Awareness

Workstation

Best Regards

Zunhui

Answer 2

Anonymous

Check the File Manager options. There is a checkbox to display the Network folder in the frame.

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How do I recover the Network Folder that used to be in the Navigation Pane of File Explorer?

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