Windows 10: No longer able to see my computers under "network" in File explorer.

I have 3 computers running Windows 10 1709 , all 3 computers using Workgroup as name .

I was trying to locate a shared folder in computer 2 today from Computer 3 , but I cannot find the computer under file Explorer , Network anymore. I tried the reverse but Computer 2 also cannot see computer 3

In desperation I turned on computer 1 and it was able to see comps 2 &3 , but comp, 2&3 cannot see each other as well as comp1 .

I have checked all the settings under Network sharing center and everything is fine.

Not sure when this situation started because I have not used network sharing for quite a while until today.

I dont know what is happening . Please help resolve.

Thanks

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Enter on keypad " no. + # "

petrib is correct. It is a shortcut to SIM numbers.

Numbers on your SIM might not be in the position you think. Just because they appear sorted in alphabetical order in the contacts list doesn't mean that they appear in that same order on the SIM. On the SIM they appear in the order in which you input them,
unless you delete a number in which case the next one entered takes its place.

 

Enter on keypad " no. + # "

Hello guys :smileyhappy:

There's something make me crazy :s
When I click a certain number on keypad on any NOKIA mobile
Then click the symbol " # ", then a number of
a contact "in my contact list" will be appeared.
Is there anyone know how is that???
I feel curious toward this puzzle :smileyvery-happy:
OK., if anyone know about this topic, please tell me :smileysad:
Anyway thanks :smileywink:

 

Hey sportflyer,
1. Have you double checked that the network profile is Private and PCs are discoverable ?

2. Can you still access the PCs by doing the following ?
File Explorer > Address Bar type in \\PC_NAME or \\IP_ADDRESS
PC_NAME is the actual Device Name in Settings > System > About
IP_ADDRESS is the Internal IP Address of each PC (ie. 192.168.0.x or 192.168.1.x)

3. It could be that SMBv1 (which MS has deprecated) got uninstalled. You can find out by going to ...
Control Panel > Programs & Features > Turn Windows Features On/Off




Note: Since PC1 is working I'd compare it's SMBv1 settings to other two.

 

The first SMB item, 'SMB 1.0/CIFS Automatic Removal' will do that if SMB isn't used for a while. It's ticked by default in 1709.

Also...

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/...r-version-1709

 

Thanks for the suggestions above.
a) Yes I can access the PCs by using \\computer name
b) Re SMB file sharing support: The SMB Client was unchecked and the Auto Removal was checked in computers 2&3
All 3 were checked in Computer 1.

After checking the SMB client in comp 2& 3 everything is now working .
Should I leave the auto removal checked?

Thanks for the help.




hanks for your help.

 

No, uncheck it on all 3 of your PC's *Smile

 

Yes, else after 15 days it will remove SMB1 again if it hasn't been used.

Also, check the settings again after an update to the next version of Windows. The Spring Creators Update 1803 (as it's likely to be called) is due out in April, that will probably turn 'auto removal' back on.

 

I will uncheck auto removal of SMB1.
BTW What is the advantage of auto SMB1 removal if any ?
Thanks for all you help .

 

I also noticed that Ralink Linux Client is showing up as a Computer separate from the three "real" computers in the network pane. This only showed up when I was unable to view my other computers ( now solved) .

What is this and how to find whats causing this ? Tks

 

IMO None ... As previous mentioned it's deprecated by MS, so if you wish to stop using SMBv1 just uninstall it.

It's probably another router or maybe a Smart Tv that's in range that you're picking up. A lot of different routers are based on that "Ralink Linux Client" and here's an old Ten Forums post about it Ralink Linux Client showing up in Windows Network - Windows 10 Forums

 

Is it safe to leave Ralink Linux client as a "computer" ? The mac address associated with Ralink Linux client is not listed under ipconfig/all . Should I block its mac address in the router?

 

It's a feature aimed at Business networks. SMB1 is removed because (amongst other things) it's old and vulnerable, it was one of the methods WannaCry used to spread through corporate networks. Relatively safe for home use, but not suitable for use in the Enterprise.

 

Is there a replacement for SMB1 . Can I turn it off and use another protocol to discover all my network computers ? All my computers are running Win10 . Tks

 

BTW Ralink linux client no longer shows as a computer after I changed the PW of the Router . I wonder why .