Windows 10: Computer 1 and Computer 2 both Windows 10 can't see eachother on network

Discus and support Computer 1 and Computer 2 both Windows 10 can't see eachother on network in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I've tried litterally everything, SMB, Firewall, checking settings etc etc but I can't get it to work. Computer 2 can only see itself on the network... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by YordivE, Oct 22, 2020.

  1. YordivE Win User

    Computer 1 and Computer 2 both Windows 10 can't see eachother on network


    I've tried litterally everything, SMB, Firewall, checking settings etc etc but I can't get it to work. Computer 2 can only see itself on the network and Computer 1 doesn't see it at all.

    :)
     
    YordivE, Oct 22, 2020
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  2. intusr Win User

    Computers can't see eachothers

    After 1803 update my 2 computers can't see eachother and they are in same network, why? I guess I have to change something in Settings but no clue what since nothing exactly points to file/folder sharing.

    That makes folder sharing impossible.
     
    intusr, Oct 22, 2020
    #2
  3. 1 router 2 computers 2 networks glitch

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience caused. I will be glad to assist you with this.

    When you set up a PC, a HomeGroup is created automatically. If a HomeGroup already exists on your home network, you can join it.

    You mentioned that both the computes are in different networks. This could be the reason why you are unable to create the homegroup. Therefore, I would suggest you to first try to add both the PC to a single network and try creating the homegroup again.

    Refer the steps given below to add a device or PC to a network and check if it helps.

    -Plug the PC into a hub, switch, or router and then turn it on. (If your home has Ethernet wiring and you have a jack in the room where the PC is, you can plug the PC into the Ethernet jack instead.)

    To make sure you added the PC, follow these steps:


    • Sign in to any PC on the network.

    • Press Windows key + E to open file explorer and click "network".

    • Make sure you see icons for the PC you added and for the other PCs and devices that are part of the network.

    Let us know the result.
     
    Wungraileng Vashi, Oct 22, 2020
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  4. Cherepes Win User

    Computer 1 and Computer 2 both Windows 10 can't see eachother on network

    2 computers 2 different networks

    I have 2 HP Desktops that I cannot get to communicate with each other. Did not have this problem before the "Automatic" Windows 10 upgrade. The machines are identical except that 1 has Windows 10 Pro and the other Windows 10 Home. I can see both computers on the network, but cannot access either. They are both connected by Ethernet, no wireless. The 10 home cannot join the homegroup. The workgroups are the same. The thing I find odd is the network names. The pro shows:
    Network 2
    Private Network

    and home
    Network
    Private Network.

    One other thing I noticed, in the home under the network tree I only see computer 1 and computer 2,
    on the pro I see computer 1, computer 1, computer 2, computer 2.

    At wits end on trying to network them, have tried everything.
     
    Cherepes, Oct 22, 2020
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