Are you frustrated when you try to connect to a device on your local network, only to find that you have to configure your settings manually? You are not alone. This is a common problem faced by Windows users.
Network discovery is a feature in Microsoft Windows that automatically connects you to nearby computers. This is usually enabled by default, but can sometimes be disabled. If you find that Network Discovery is disabled on your computer, don’t worry, as you can enable it in a number of ways. continue reading!
1. Restart the computer
The first thing you should try to fix is that Network Discovery is turned off in Windows, restarting your computer. Sometimes, when something goes wrong with your computer, it might be a good idea to restart it. This is especially true if you’ve been trying to fix the problem for a while with no luck.
To restart your computer:
step 1: click start button (Windows logo) in the lower left corner of the screen, then click close or exit†
Step 2: Select Restart from the menu.
Step 3: Wait a few seconds until you see Windows logo† This means that Windows has restarted.
2. Choose the appropriate sharing mode
There are two network profiles in Windows: public and private. When you choose Public for your network profile, anyone can access your computer. When you choose Private, only people who know your homegroup password can access your computer. It’s important to choose the correct sharing mode for your homegroup because if you accidentally choose the wrong one, you can have problems trying to share files and printers.
You may find that even with a public profile, you can share privately. This can cause problems. Here are the steps you should take.
step 1: click wireless network icon Displays available and connected networks in the taskbar.
Step 2: Click the network you want to connect to, then click “More information” in the lower right corner of the screen.
Step 3: click “Change connection settings.”
Step 4: choose “Home Network” as your network type and click OK.
3. Change dependent service settings
Changing Dependency Services settings will allow your computer to discover new devices and resources on the network. In these order:
In the taskbar search box, type services. Select the first item.
Step 1: Find DNS Clients on the Services screen. right click it and select Properties.
Step 2: click start, and then click Run. Service type. MSC and click OK Opens a new window with all services in your personal computer listed above.
Step 3: double click DNS client Or right click on it and select properties from there.Change “Startup Type” From automatic (delayed start) to automatic (delayed start).Click Apply and OK Close both windows.
4. Allow network discovery in firewall settings
To allow network discovery in Windows Firewall, follow these steps:
step 1: Open control panel and select systems and security†
Step 2: In the left pane, click Windows Firewall† If you don’t see this option, click Turn Windows features on or off at the top of the page and check the Windows Firewall box.
Step 3: click advanced settings In the left pane, then click to clear the Block all connections check box under Network Discovery.
Step 4: Click OK after finishing.
5. Run the troubleshooter
When you have problems with your PC, you should run the troubleshooter first.
do this:
step 1: Open Windows settings and go to Update and security.
Step 2: Click Repair Network problems on this PC at the bottom of the window. This will open the troubleshooting wizard where you can select several options.
Step 3: choose Network Adapter Diagnostics, it will scan your computer for problems and try to fix them automatically. If none of these options work, keep going through all of them until one of them works!
6. Disable Antivirus and Firewall
If you have antivirus or firewall software running on your computer, disable it and see if that solves your problem. Many antivirus programs can prevent Windows from seeing other devices on the network.
Disable antivirus and firewall, and restart your computer. If this works, you will need to update your antivirus software or remove it completely so as not to interfere with maintaining a connection to the internet.
7. Disable Antivirus and Firewall
If you have antivirus or firewall software running on your computer, disable it and see if that solves your problem. Many antivirus programs can prevent Windows from seeing other devices on the network.
Disable antivirus and firewall, and restart your computer. If this works, you will need to update your antivirus software or remove it completely so as not to interfere with maintaining a connection to the internet.
do this:
Step 1: Right click exist start menu icon and select device Manager from.
Step 2: Find the network adapter in the device list, right-click it, and select Properties.
Step 3: exist driver tabclick Update drivers†
8. Reset network settings
If you’re having trouble connecting to a Wi-Fi or cellular network, resetting the network settings on your device can help. To do this, follow these steps:
Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. If prompted, enter your password (if applicable)—click Reset network settings to confirm.
9. Check sharing options
In addition to network discovery, there are two other functions that help computers find each other on the network: file sharing and media streaming. If one of these features is disabled or not enabled, it may be causing your problem.
To check sharing options in Windows 10:
Open Settings > Network & Internet > File Sharing > Turn on File Sharing.
10. Check service settings
If network discovery is turned off, it’s likely because the service responsible for turning it on is disabled. To check if this is the case, open the Control Panel and select Administrative Tools > Services. Scroll down the list until you find Network Connection, then double-click it to open its properties window.
bottom line
The solution to this problem is one of the most common fixes in Windows; it is usually related to other components, such as Internet tasks rather than network operations. Hopefully these solutions will help you get this critical service back up and running as quickly as possible.