Windows 10: Computer WONT recognize devices within network UNLESS VPN is activated

Discus and support Computer WONT recognize devices within network UNLESS VPN is activated in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Problem: My computer won't recognize or connect to my printer, Xbox One, or any other devices in my network under any circumstances no matter what I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Havel Rock, Apr 3, 2020.

  1. Computer WONT recognize devices within network UNLESS VPN is activated


    Problem: My computer won't recognize or connect to my printer, Xbox One, or any other devices in my network under any circumstances no matter what I do, UNLESS I connect it to a VPN app NordVPN. I've been fighting with this thing for years. HOW do I fix it?


    A little backstory: I built this computer in 2015. It hasn't always had this issue, I can't remember when I started having this issue, but it's definitely been atleast 3 maybe even 4 years at this point.



    - I'm connected wirelessly,

    -but even while connected via ethernet, my computer still won't recognize the printer at all, but I'd probably be able to connect to my Xbox.

    -even if trying to manually connect it to the printer via wifi and IP address etc, it still won't work.

    -I installed NordVPN a few years ago and use it often, this could be the culprit, but I feel that this didn't cause it

    -All of this stuff works if I connect to NordVPN, my printer comes up, and I can connect to my xbox


    Out of all of these years I've never found a thread like the one I'm creating here, no one has this issue apparently.


    Somebody help me before I lose my mind.

    :)
     
    Havel Rock, Apr 3, 2020
    #1
  2. GSquadron Win User

    IDE with SATA wont recognize

    Hi all!
    I tried today an old IDE i had 3 years ago
    The IDE itself works
    It turns out that the computer wont recognize the SATA drive 1TB i have
    Any suggestions?

    Also, when i formatted with windows 7, it didn't install the updates
    For example, gpu, network drivers, mouse etc

    And in device manager, it even writes it Hitachi 1TB
     
    GSquadron, Apr 3, 2020
    #2
  3. Knoxx29 Win User
    Vpn ( trusted Vpn)

    Hi everyone.
    I am not an expert about Vpn and that's why I would like to know if someone could list me a few trusted Vpns, I would really appreciate any suggestion/ advice.

    Thanks.
     
    Knoxx29, Apr 3, 2020
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  4. Pavan_N Win User

    Computer WONT recognize devices within network UNLESS VPN is activated

    VPN (Virtual Private Networking)

    Hi Julio,

    A virtual private network extends a private network across a public network or internet. It enables users to send and receive data across shared or public networks as if their computing devices were directly connected to the private network.

    Always On

    Always On is a new feature in Windows 10 which enables the active VPN profile to connect automatically on the following triggers:

    • User sign-on
    • Network change
    When a device has multiple profiles with Always On triggers, the user can specify the active profile in
    Settings > Network & Internet > VPN >
    VPN profile > Let apps automatically use this VPN connection.

    You may also refer the link below for more information.

    VPN.

    For further queries I suggest you to post in
    TechNet forum.


    Thank you.
     
    Pavan_N, Apr 3, 2020
    #4
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