Windows 10: My own PC in "network" sometimes does not show

hi guys,

Random error, sometimes i don't see my own PC under "network" in the list of computers, i can see the other PC we have in the network, and if i go on the url bar and go \\MY_PC then i can see its shared files, then it magically appears in the list on the left hand side.

Yesterday i tried to change network name, restart, nothing, then put back the old one, restart and it was there. Today i saw the name appearing earlier now disappeared again.

"net view" gives me:

net viewSystem error 64 has occurred.The specified network name is no longer available.

and with nbtstat -r i can see only the "other" PC, under "NetBIOS Names Resolved By Broadcast", for some reason 4 times.

any quick fix ?

thanks,
Gab

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Laptop won't show list of available networks

We suggest checking the list of available Wi-Fi networks on your laptop.

Please follow these steps:

• Click the Windows logo.
• Go to Settings (gear icon).
• Select Network and Internet.
• Then Wi-Fi.
• Make sure the Wi-Fi radio button is On.
• Select Show available networks, then you'll be able to see the list of available Wi-Fi networks.

Update us with the outcome so we provide further assistance.

 

Network card not showing

Hi,



Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.



In order to help you better, could you please confirm a couple of things

• 
  Are you using router?
  
• 
  Are you getting any error message?
  
  
  

Is you are using router then I suggest you to reset the router and check if the issue persist.

Also I suggest you to update the Network Adapter driver. Here is the steps:

• 
  Press Windows+X key on your desktop and select
  Device Manager.
  
• 
  Locate Network drivers, expand, right click and click
  on Update.
  
  Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
  
  
  

 

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