Windows 10, Version 1809. Network does not show computers

Question

In Win10, v 1809 I go to "Network" in file explorer and no computers are showing - neither my computer nor other computers on the network.

I was able to find the ip address of the computer I was searching for and successfully ping it via command prompt.

Any ideas?

Answer 1

Thanks for the info, fg2001. It is truly appreciated.

I do have Windows 64 bit Pro. So, I enabled Remote Desktop and so far my PCs are networking fine. Hoody Hoo!!

I'll keep an eye on the network and see if that fixed it for good. If not, I'll try the FDResPub.

Thanks to everyone on this thread! I think my PCs can finally network. 

Kind regards,

norinrad

Answer 2

Have not tried the workaround yet. That's next!

Windows Version is 20H2.

One PC has Killer E2400 Gigabit Ethernet Controller.

The Other has Intel I2111 Gigabit Network Connection

@norinrad, 

E2400 is the same I have on one of the machines. That workaround that restarts FDResPub worked fine for me for over 2 years, I'm now on 20H2 19042.928.

The other workaround if you have Windows 10 Professional is just by enabling Remote desktop. If you have the home edition the FDResPub restart is your best bet.

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Answer 3

Have not tried the workaround yet. That's next!

Windows Version is 20H2.

One PC has Killer E2400 Gigabit Ethernet Controller.

The Other has Intel I2111 Gigabit Network Connection