Windows 10: I cannot see the other computer on my network

Discus and support I cannot see the other computer on my network in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi, I have a desktop computer where I stores files. I have a laptop and I want to be able to access the files on the desktop from the laptop. When... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by GarSte, Jan 18, 2020.

  1. GARSTE
    GarSte Win User

    I cannot see the other computer on my network


    Hi,

    I have a desktop computer where I stores files.

    I have a laptop and I want to be able to access the files on the desktop from the laptop.


    When I look at the desktop, under Network, I can see the laptop.

    But on the laptop, under Network, I don't see the desktop to be able access files.


    On the laptop, how do I see/access the desktop?


    Thanks for any comments.

    :)
     
    GarSte, Jan 18, 2020
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  2. TAWARD
    taward Win User

    One computer cannot access other network computers.


    So I've tried every troubleshooting step I know:
    • Double checked that Net Bios was enabled
    • Ran a bunch of network commands:
      • flushed DNS
      • registered dns
      • pinged and located the named computers successfully
    • Reset my router to factory settings

    Nothing works when I try to access via explorer. I'm still baffled by the fact that every other computer can access each other AND access this computer. It's just the outgoing connection from this machine that doesn't work.

    Any thoughts?
     
    taward, Jan 18, 2020
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  3. YOLVI ELL
    Yolvi Ell Win User
    Unable to browse network computers.

    We suggest creating a new administrator user account by following the steps
    here    . Make sure to use the same network settings that you used for your other computers, then check if you can connect to the home network. Since you also mentioned that Windows 10 was freshly installed on this particular computer, have you already downloaded
    the latest updates? The latest build for Version 1607 is 14393.1715, and 15063.608 for Version 1703. You can check the build version of your computer by following these steps:

    • Click Start.
    • Type winver and press Enter.

    If you don't have the latest updates, you can follow these steps to install them:

    • Click Start.
    • Go to Settings.
    • Click Update & security.
    • Click Check for updates.

    If that doesn't work, we'd like screenshots of the network and file sharing settings of the computer that doesn't work, and the settings of one of your other computers that can connect and share files properly on the home network.
     
    Yolvi Ell, Jan 18, 2020
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  4. MUSSELS
    Mussels Win User

    I cannot see the other computer on my network

    Basic Network guide

    I'll be adding a small page on doing this in windows vista soon, since XP is the same with a step or two less, i assume people will figure it out.
     
    Mussels, Jan 18, 2020
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