Windows 10: network changed to media device

Discus and support network changed to media device in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Hi, I have 2 computers on a workgroup network. I don't use Home network. This was working right before. Now, the second computer shows up as a... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by joeaa, Dec 17, 2015.

  1. JOEAA
    joeaa Win User

    network changed to media device


    Hi,

    I have 2 computers on a workgroup network. I don't use Home network.
    This was working right before.
    Now, the second computer shows up as a media device on the first computer.
    Media Steaming is off.

    The network page says computer1
    and Media Devices says computer2

    I've try to find something out of place with no success.
    The second computer has computer1 & 2 under Computer and computer 2 under media device

    *Sleepy Joe

    :)
     
    joeaa, Dec 17, 2015
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  2. THERESNOTHINGTHERE
    theresnothingthere Win User

    How does Windows 10 recognize a device as a media device on the network?

    Okay I'm changing my question to more generally, how does Windows 10 know a device is a media device when looking out onto the network?

    Is there a way to specify how to treat a device?

    I'm trying to Cast to my Samsung UN46D6000. It was there once, and worked fine, but now its not listed in the devices when I try to Cast To.

    It shows up on the network as a device, but not a media device. Is there a way to get it recognized as a media device? Right now it just shows up under other devices.
     
    theresnothingthere, Dec 17, 2015
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  3. JOSHUA HER1
    Joshua Her1 Win User
    How to delete old network media device?

    Hi,

    You can remove it through Media streaming options. To learn how, kindly follow the steps that were provided by
    Yashwanth Kotakuri last October 3, 2015 in this thread:

    Disable/Remove Media Devices from the Network (WMP?)    . A lot of community member were helped by his reply.

    Don't hesitate to reach out to us if you need further assistance with your concern.
     
    Joshua Her1, Dec 17, 2015
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  4. JOEAA
    joeaa Win User

    network changed to media device

    well, I learned something, when I a song on media player, the media devices show up in network.

    Joe*Think
     
    joeaa, Dec 17, 2015
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