Windows 10: New computer network discovery problem

I have a wireless home network that involves a desktop running Windows 7 and 2 laptops running Windows 10 Home, version 10.0 18362 Build 18362. Everything works good between these 3 computers. I have tried to add a 3rd Laptop, also running Windows 10, and there is where my problem started.

I will call the 3rd laptop "A" for this discussion. None of the other 3 computers will recognize laptop A. However, Laptop A will recognize the other 3 computers and will read and write to their files. On the Laptop A, I have gone through the setup to make sure that "Discovery" is turned on several time.

On the 3 that are working, when I click on "Networks" all 3 original computers are displayed, including the computer where I selected "Networks". Under the Media Devices listing all of the computers are displayed, including laptop A and the other 3 computers. All 4 can access Laptop A's media. When "Networks" is selected on Laptop A, the other 3 computers are shown but Laptop A is NOT. All 4 are shown under "Media Devices".

Any help in solving this problem will certainly be appreciated.

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New computer network discovery problem

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Network Communication problem with multiple computers

Hi Jay,

Thank you for responding.

I suggest you to try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Method 1: Network discovery might be blocking you from seeing other computers and devices on the network. Check if the Network discovery is turned on. If the network discovery setting on your computer is set to off, you
won't see other computers and devices on the network.

Steps to Turn on network discovery.

• Press Windows key, type sharing and click on
  Manage advanced sharing settings.
• Under Private, Network discovery, check mark the option
  Turn on network discovery.
• Try the same on all the computers connected to the network.

Method 2: If the issue still persists, run
HomeGroup troubleshooter and check.

HomeGroup troubleshooter finds and fix problems with viewing computers or shared folders in a HomeGroup.

• Press Windows key, type troubleshooting
  and select it.
• Click on View all in the left pane and click on
  HomeGroup.
• Follow the on-screen instructions.

Hope it helps. Kindly update the status of this issue for further assistance.

 

Cannot keep Network Discovery Enabled.

Hi,

Thank you for the response.

I would suggest that you change the settings in the Firewall to allow Network discovery so that the Firewall stays On while allowing the Network discovery to be enabled.

Follow the steps.

a . Open Control panel.

b. Small icons from the drop down.

c. Click on Windows Firewall.

d. Click on Allow programs or feature through Firewall.

e. Scroll the list and check Network Discovery.

If you need additional assistance then let us know.