Windows 10: Cannot see any computers on WORKGROUP after latest updates

Discus and support Cannot see any computers on WORKGROUP after latest updates in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi there What's up with Windows networking. After latest updates I can't see any computers on LAN apart from the one I'm logged on to (SMB1 etc all... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by jimbo45, Mar 19, 2021.

  1. jimbo45 Win User

    Cannot see any computers on WORKGROUP after latest updates


    Hi there
    What's up with Windows networking.

    After latest updates I can't see any computers on LAN apart from the one I'm logged on to (SMB1 etc all set OK).
    However if I change the name from WORKGROUP to anything else - everything is visible again.

    What's the problem with the standard name WORKGROUP -- this is for a Home LAN not some totally secure CIA station or similar !!!!.

    Any suggestions.

    (Computers van be reached via Filezilla and things but you don't always know the IP addresses in advance -- I'm using DHCP so it would be annoying to change all that).

    Why does Windows networking vary so much between updates -- the OS that shouldn't be named here !!!! never seems to have these sorts of issues with Networking.

    Cheers
    jimbo

    :)
     
    jimbo45, Mar 19, 2021
    #1

  2. In Windows 10 Home - why would you disable the ability to change the default workgroup name from "workgroup" to something else?

    Hi,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    • How are you trying to change the work group name?
    Have you tried as below steps if not I suggest you to follow as below and check if it helps.

    • Press “Windows+X”.
    • Click on “system”.
    • Then under “computer name, domain and workgroup settings” option.
    • Click on change “settings” on the right hand side.
    • Click on “computer name” tab.
    • Under the option “to rename this computer and change its domain or workgroup, click change”
      click on “change option”.
    • Under “computer name tab” enter the computer name accordingly and click on
      “ok”.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Mar 19, 2021
    #2
  3. Arun B J Win User
    Switch from Homegroup to Workgroup

    Hi,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps.


    • Press Windows+ X, select
      System.

    • Click on Advanced System settings.

    • Under Computer Name tab click on
      change.

    • Under “Member Of” change the Workgroup name

    • Then click on OK, then when prompted
      reboot your device.


    And also refer the article given below and check if it helps.

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/join-or-create-a-workgroup

    Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help
     
    Arun B J, Mar 19, 2021
    #3
  4. Cannot see any computers on WORKGROUP after latest updates

    Workgroup Computers are displayed as Media Devices

    I have several Win10 computers on a "WORKGROUP" network. Network location is set to private on all machines with network discovery and file and printer sharing activated. Two computers are listed as workgroup computers and two as media devices. What do I have to do in order to get the media devices to show up as workgroup computers?
     
    MisterD2016, Mar 19, 2021
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