Windows 10: I can only see other PCs on my LAN as media devices. Can this be fixed?

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  1. WARRINGTONWILLIAMS
    WarringtonWilliams Win User

    I can only see other PCs on my LAN as media devices. Can this be fixed?


    I can only see other PCs on my LAN as media devices. Can this be fixed?

    :)
     
    WarringtonWilliams, Mar 3, 2020
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  2. DAVIDRIX
    DavidRix Win User

    PC Now only shows as Media Device on LAN

    Hi and thanks for the suggestions.

    I tried those and was able to Search for the PC in the Windows+R panel however can't do it again.

    That time it did show up and I was able to transfer files. It also showed in the Explorer tree but not under Computer in the right side screen. It has gone from the tree but is still there under Media Devices though.

    Now a error panel asks if I have spelt it correctly etc.

    It also shows this PC and a Qnap I have on the LAN and when I others boot others on the LAN, they show too.

    Weird because this PC has been on 1803 for a while and the LAN has been okay even though that PC is still 1709.

    Have never been with Homegroup.

    Thanks
     
    DavidRix, Mar 3, 2020
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  3. NEWTEKIE1
    newtekie1 Win User
    Good LAN party games?

    Most of my suggestions have already been listed.

    However, I found Swat4 to actually be a pretty fun LAN game, especially at smaller LAN parties.
     
    newtekie1, Mar 3, 2020
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  4. DAVIDRIX
    DavidRix Win User

    I can only see other PCs on my LAN as media devices. Can this be fixed?

    PC Now only shows as Media Device on LAN

    The PC always showed as PC on LAN but today it is not on Explorer Network tree and only shows as Media Device.

    I do see it on NetBScanner.

    I have 1803

    How do I get it back to where it should be?

    Thanks
     
    DavidRix, Mar 3, 2020
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I can only see other PCs on my LAN as media devices. Can this be fixed?

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