Windows 10: No Network Entry in File Manager

We shall skip the Windows 10 total crash disaster and try to finish the install of an entirely new copy, which has fixed some problems that likely had existed for some time and led to the failure of my copy of Windows..

I just scanned a document for my wife, and wanted to send it to her computer, only to discover that there is no Network entry in File Manager, so I can not access her computer. I then went to her computer, clicked on Network, chose my computer, and was shown the entries on my computer.

I then did the usual search for assistance on-line, did make some of the suggested changes, rebooted, still no File Manager Entry. If you have spare such entry, please send it to me; otherwise, instructions on how to restore Network to File Manager would be appreciated.

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Finally found an icon to open the navigation panel, where I found the "missing' Network entry. Clicking on that, instead of finding the two computers, sends the file manager into paroxysms with the green bar at the top creeping from left to right. There may be a clue; My wife's computer finds mine, and shows the only entry to be Users. Time to change that to see what happens.

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Did our Epson printer get hacked?

Another question, is this on a home network or a work network? The steps @eidairaman1 listed are always a good first step. If this is on a work network you manage, I'd be much more concerned than the home one. It is possible someone is screwing with you, but malware could also be the culprit.

 

Winsock registry entries required for network connectivity are missing. How fun.

Hello,



Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We will assist you in resolving the issue.



Before assisting further, I would like to ask you few questions:

• 
  Did you update the USB driver?
  
• 
  Did you check if similar issue persists when you connect the network cable to other device?
  

You may be facing this issue due to the non-updated USB drivers. I suggest you to check if you are facing similar issue when connecting the USB cable to other devices.



Method 1: If the issue does not persists, I suggest you to update the USB driver from
Device Manager by following the steps below and check if the issue is resolved.

• 
  Connect the USB device, press Windows + X
  keys on the keyboard and select Device Manager.
  

• 
  Right Click on all the USB devices and select
  Update.
  
• 
  Follow the on-screen instructions.
  
• 
  Close the window and check if the changes are effective.
  

Method 2: If the issue persist, uninstall the USB drivers from
Device Manager by following the steps below (make sure the USB drive is connected when performing the steps below):

• 
  Press Windows + X keys on the keyboard and select
  Device Manager.
  
• 
  Right click on the USB device driver and select
  Uninstall.
  
• 
  Restart the computer to reinstall the drivers automatically and check if the issue is resolved.
  

If the issue persists, I suggest you to download the latest USB driver compatible with Windows 10 operating system from the device manufacturer’s website and check if the issue is resolved.



Refer to the below link and check if it helps:

winsock registry entries missing



Write to us with the answers to the above questions and the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is most important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



Thank you.

 

Can't get rid of a network entry in W10 navigation panel

Hi Dee,

If you wish to remove/delete a network entry on Windows 10 navigation pane, we suggest that you follow the steps below:

• Open a command prompt.
• In the command prompt, type-in the command below and press Enter.
  
  NOTE: Substitute Z: in the command below with the actual drive letter of the mapped network drive that you want to remove from your computer window.
  
  net use Z: /delete
  
  
• When you're done, close the command prompt. The mapped network drive should now be removed from your Computer window.

We would appreciate it if you could get back to us and provide us your feedback.