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Instructions to Turn On Windows Network Discovery


Network Discovery allows Windows to find other computers and devices on a network.
It is turned on when connected to private networks and turned off when connected to public networks.

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Turn On Network Discovery in File Explorer

  1. Open File Explorer.

  2. Click Network.


  3. Click Network Discovery is turned off. Network computers and devices are not Visible. Click to Change....


  4. Click Turn on Network Discovery and File Sharing.


  5. Click No, make the network that I am connecting to private network.



Turn On Network Discovery from Control Pannel

  1. Right-click Network in System Tray.


  2. Select Open Network & Internet settings.


  3. Select Sharing options.


  4. Click Private
    Select Turn on network discovery.

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Answer ID 13943
Published 08/20/2018 01:59 AM
Updated 11/14/2023 10:09 AM

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