Windows 10: PCs icons missing in Network Folders

Hi,


I have 4 PCs on my Home network. Every PCs can access each others. However the PCs icons are missing in the Network folder in file explorer.


To access a PC I have to type \\PC1, or \\PC-2, or \\PC-3, \\PC-4 to access each PC shared folders in the address bar or click the down arrow in the address bar and select the PC I wish to access.


What settings do I have to change to display the PCs icons in my Network folder. I have search the web noticed many discrepancies between the proposed solutions. Note I use Win10 Pro ver. 20H2.


Thanks in advance for your help.




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