Windows 10: Computers not showing in explorer

I have 3 PC systems, 2 laptops and 1 desktop. They all run Windows 10 v1909.

I have issues with them all showing in each other network explorer window.

Laptop 1 can see all 3 systems, and also it sees the router as a PC as well. It also sees all the multi function devices normally.

The Laptop 2 can see itself and the desktop, and again the multi function devices. It however shows the router as a multimedia device.

Desktop can see Laptop 2 but not laptop 1, and again the same with multi function devices and router.

I have search on the internet, and found loads of potential solutions, none work. I already check the function discovery services are started, and other as noted by a posted solution. Sharing options are all set exactly the same on all systems. They are all on a private network, and under the same workgroup. I have double checked everythig I can think of, and all systems sharing settings and services are set identically.

Oddly enough, on all systems, I can ping them by IP and device name absolutely fine. I can also connect to them by entering the address in the explorer address bar as \\Device Name\ and all shared resources show normally. Its just they PCs refuse to show up in the network explorer window.

I have tried everything I can think off, even enabling SMB V1.

Its just a faff, and i like things to just 'work', but I think i am resigned to the fact windows networking out of a Domain environment is just not very good and a bit buggy. I may just have to resort to typing the hostname in the address bar if I want to connect....

As a thought, and not sure if it makes any odds, the Laptop and Desktop that just see each other, and not Laptop 1, are all clean installs of V1903, upgraded to 1909 via disk. Laptop 1 is a much older windows 7 system, upgraded to 10 V1607 and incrementally to the other versions via either disk or windows update. Could it be just corrupt OS components causing Laptop 1 not to be seen by other systems, even thought it can see them all.....

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Hi Bill,

Quick Access is a new feature in Windows 10 File Explorer navigation pane which helps users quickly navigate to locations which are frequently used. However, if you're having issues with Quick Access, you can try to disable and enable it. To disable Quick
Access, follow these steps:

• Type File Explorer Option in the search box.
• Click on File Explorer Options.
• Under General tab, choose This PC in the Open File Explorer to: drop down menu.
  
• Uncheck Show recently used files in Quick access and
  Show frequently use folders in Quick access.
• Click Apply an OK.
• Restart the computer and re-enable Quick access.

Let us know how it goes after performing the suggested troubleshooting steps.