Windows 10: File Explorer Network Icon issue

Discus and support File Explorer Network Icon issue in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Irritant with File Explorer. The Network Icon in the left pane does not expand to show all connected pcs and storage device. It does show a Linux media... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Dennisdg, Aug 16, 2020.

  1. Dennisdg Win User

    File Explorer Network Icon issue


    Irritant with File Explorer.
    The Network Icon in the left pane does not expand to show all connected pcs and storage device. It does show a Linux media device. However as a work around I have my connected devices shown in Quick access. When I select these networked devices they then appear under the Network Icon. If I remove a device from Quick access Network Icon still doesnt pick up the device.
    All the Network devices work correctly with shares set, no problems there.
    All devices are connected via Ethernet IP4 with fix IPs.

    Running Windows 10 Pro 64 bit version 2004.
    My other Windows 10 Pro 64 bit version 2004 PCs all show File Explorers Network Icon working as expected.
    Any suggestion please.
    Thanks

    :)
     
    Dennisdg, Aug 16, 2020
    #1
  2. sturpe Win User

    Cannot find Desktop Icon in File Explorer

    Now that is interesting. If I do what you suggest, File Explorer Address bar changes to C:\Users\username\documents and the missing ICONS are there. But there is still not a "Desktop" folder.

    Is this a step in the right direction?
     
    sturpe, Aug 16, 2020
    #2
  3. Edge Search Does Not Permit Change of Region


    I got these suggestions from the Microsoft Community forum.No. 1 worked for me:

    Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community. I am glad to assist you on this.
    We have reproduce the issue here and we are able to access non-regional search for google using Microsoft Edge.
    I would suggest you to try the below steps and check if it helps.
    Step 1:
    Clear browsing data option of Microsoft Edge and check if you face the issue. To do so perform the steps below.

    1. Click on the More actions icon next to the feedback icon present on top right corner of the Project Spartan homepage.
    2. Select Settings and click on Choose what to clear.
    3. Check the boxes Browsing history, Cookies and saved website data and Cached data and files and click on Clear.
    Step 2:
    I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the issue occurs.

    1. Go to Settings.
    2. Choose Accounts and then select Family and other users.
    3. Select add someone else on this PC.
    4. Enter a user name and hit next.
    5. Click on Finish.
    6. Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.
    Step 3:
    It could also happen because of network issue. I suggest you to try with different network connection and check if it helps.
     
    hurricane51, Aug 16, 2020
    #3
  4. File Explorer Network Icon issue

    File Explorer not opening via pinned Taskbar icon on Windows 10

    Hi Leon,



    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. I understand the inconvenience you faced. I apologies for delay in reply. I will certainly help you with this.

    I suggest you to unpin the File explorer from the task bar and re-pin the File Explorer and check If issue is resolved. If issue persist, I suggest you to follow the below given steps and check if it helps:



    I suggest you to run System file checker. System File checker (SFC) scan is done to check if there are any corrupted system files that could be causing this issue. Kindly follow the below given steps:

    • Press Windows key + X, select
      Command prompt (Admin)
      to bring up elevated Command prompt.
    • In Command prompt type sfc/scannow and press enter.
    • Restart the computer.
    If no corrupted system files were found in the previous state, then I suggest you to try the following steps:

    • Open command prompt by pressing Windows key + X and selecting “Command prompt admin”.
    • In command prompt, type the following commands and press Enter after each command:
    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Scanhealth

    DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth

    • Close the command prompt and restart the PC and check if it works.


    Hope this information helps. Please post back with the results, we will be glad to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Parth P Patel, Aug 16, 2020
    #4
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