Windows 10: Computers no longer connect on home network Windows 10

My computers no longer connect



I have a small home network with a desktop (primary) computer and a laptop computer. Both use MS Windows 10 with the most current updates. Prior to the last couple of updates my two computers recognized each other and connect via the network. The primary computer is/was connected via LAN. The laptop was connected by wireless.



From my primary computer a check of the network via Settings and File Explorer do not show the laptop. From my laptop File Explorer show the primary computer but shows that it is not connected. Both computers can access network printers and other devices.



Any idea what I can do to get the two computers talking to each other again on the network?

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Connecting computer with no internet connection to network printer


@dk1971

1. Open Admin command and type: ipconfig
   
   
   
2. Win+X->Control Panel->Netwok and Sharing Center
   Follow the screen shot. This should disable internet access from this PC but allows access to local device(s)
   NOTE: Use the IP & Subnet Mask from step 1. Leave Default gateway & DNS Server blank
   
   
   

 

No network connection

Hello Graham,

To resolve your concern about wireless network issues, please click the link below and follow the suggested troubleshooting steps:

• Fix network connection issues in Windows 10

Let us know how it goes.

 

Network Connectivity

Hi,



Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. I understand your concern and I am glad to assist you.





In order for us to find out what causes your computer not to connect to the Internet, we would like to gather more information:

• Which apps are unable to connect to the internet?
• Have you tried to connect to the internet using Internet Explorer?
• Are there any software or hardware changes made to your computer prior to this issue?
• Are there any recent updates installed to your computer?
• How are you trying to connect to the Internet? Wi-Fi/LAN
• Are there any third party anti-virus installed on your computer?

In the meantime, we suggest you follow the steps provided on the link below

• Fix network connection issues in Windows 10

Regards.