Windows 10: networking -- identifying devices

Discus and support networking -- identifying devices in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I am trying to network two computers. Let's call them A and B. In File Explorer in Computer A, Computer B shows up as a "media device." Whatever that... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by Brian Newport, Mar 3, 2020.

  1. networking -- identifying devices


    I am trying to network two computers. Let's call them A and B. In File Explorer in Computer A, Computer B shows up as a "media device." Whatever that is. How can I make Computer B show up as a "computer," instead of as a "media device?" Bonus question: I tried to connect to my new smart TV wirelessly. It won't connect after a couple of hours with wonderful online support from Samsung. On the TV, Computer A shows up as a "media device."


    How can I get computers to appear on the network as computers, and not as "media devices?"

    :)
     
    Brian Newport, Mar 3, 2020
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  2. Printer Network Bridge Not Identifying Computer

    Hi Bryan,

    Thank you for the update on the issue.

    If issue persists, then try the steps provided below and see if it helps.

    Method 1:

    I suggest you to try running Printer troubleshooter and check if it fixes the issue. To do so kindly follow the below given steps:

    • Type troubleshooting in the search bar.
    • Select Troubleshooting.
    • Select View all on the top left corner.
    • Click on Printer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
    • Check if issue persists.

    Method 2: Change permissions

    I would suggest you to check if the user account has permission to print and manage the printer. Refer these steps:

    a) Press Windows key +C, select control panel

    b) Under Hardware and devices, select view devices and printers

    c) Locate your printer and right click

    d) Click on the Printer properties from the menu and select security tab

    e) Select your user account name from the list of user accounts

    f) Make sure that all the check boxes against the permissions are marked as “Allow”.

    If the permission is already set as “allow”, then this could be a network setting issue. Check if your account is configured correctly to the network and check the network options.

    Method 3: Re-install the printer

    If the permission settings and the network settings are set correctly and yet you are facing this issue, I would suggest uninstall and re-install the printer and check. You can follow the steps provided below to do so:

    Note: Please make sure that you have the setup file for the driver of the printer before uninstalling the current version.

    a) Press Windows and x key together and click on Device Manager.

    b) Locate the printer driver and expand the driver icon.

    c) Right click on the driver icon and click on Uninstall.

    d) Follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the driver.

    e) Locate the setup file of the driver for the printer.

    f) Double Click on the setup file and follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall the driver.

    Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.



    Regards,
     
    Ramesh.Kumar, Mar 3, 2020
    #2
  3. network identifies on every bootup

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community, we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    Please do let us when exactly do you receive this notification (Startup screen/ trying to connect to internet).

    As this issue have occurred after upgrading the network driver, I suggest you to uninstall the driver and check if the issue persists.

    To uninstall drivers, follow these steps:


    • Press Windows key + x key on your keyboard.

    • Select Device manger.

    • Expand Network adapters. Right-click on the device and click
      Uninstall.

    • Restart the computer and check if the issue persists.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Mar 3, 2020
    #3
  4. Gino Des Win User

    networking -- identifying devices

    Issues with network adapters

    Hi Alfonso,

    To resolve this issue, we suggest that you run the Network troubleshooter when you switch from WiFi to Ethernet connection. The Network troubleshooter can help diagnose and fix common connection problems including clearing the network cache to obtain a new
    IP from the new network. Kindly follow the steps below:

    • In the search box on the taskbar, type Identify and repair network problems, and then select
      Identify and repair network problems from the list of results.
    • Follow the steps in the troubleshooter and see if that fixes the problem.

    If the issue persists, kindly try the troubleshooting steps on the following link:

    Fix network connection issues in Windows 10
    .

    We recommend that you try the steps on the Update the network adapter driver,
    Run the Network troubleshooter followed by networking commands, and Use network reset to reinstall network devices sections.

    Let us know how it goes for us to assist you further.
     
    Gino Des, Mar 3, 2020
    #4
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