Windows 10: Home Networking

Okay i'm getting really tired of Windows and the way home networking works.


So here's what's happening.....

I use a TP-Link gaming router 8 port with an Arris Bluecurve cable modem.

I have 5 hardwired PC's on the router and 7 wireless connections.


My PC and my Gaming Laptop are the only ones able to communicate on the network (Hardwired and Wireless). All systems are seen in the Network folder, BUT they are not accessible to one another.


I have gone through all the trouble shooting steps, turning on services, enabling file/printer sharing, etc etc etc. Before HomeGroup got removed (pre 1803) All systems were able to talk to each other. Now only my Desktop and my Gaming Laptop are able to communicate. The other systems (3) give an error message that they are not accessible on the network. I can see them but not access them. All systems have the same updates as my PC and Laptop.


It's not AV, we all use Windows Defender. It's not the router, as the same thing happens using the built in router on the cable modem. It's not the hardware, because all but 1 system was built by me and are practically identical, (mobo, processor, ram, graphics card, etc)


All systems are running 1809 now (except the phones using wireless).


Microsoft NEEDS to FIX their home networking for the common home user. As a gamer I had no choice but to upgrade to Windows 10 to take advantage of Direct X 12. Otherwise I would have stayed with Windows 7, where the network worked perfectly!!!


So does anyone have any ideas as to what I should try next???

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Did our Epson printer get hacked?

Another question, is this on a home network or a work network? The steps @eidairaman1 listed are always a good first step. If this is on a work network you manage, I'd be much more concerned than the home one. It is possible someone is screwing with you, but malware could also be the culprit.

 

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.

 

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.