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Fix Network Computer Not Showing in Windows 10 with 3 Ways
If you are also encountered the issue of network computer not showing in Windows 10, you can refer to this page and find the best 3 solutions to settle this problem with ease.
By Clytze Updated on April 21, 2023
Why is my computer not showing up on network?
One of the most common issues faced by Windows 10 users is the problem of Windows 10 network computers not showing up. This can be a frustrating experience but it’s not uncommon for users to experience issues with network discovery. This problem can occur due to various reasons.
In this tutorial, we will discuss the main causes of this problem and provide some solutions to fix it. Just keep reading to catch the probably one solution that works for you.
Why network computer not showing up in Windows 10?
The causes of Windows 10 computer not showing in network can be multiple, and the issue can be caused by anything ranging from your system settings to Windows 10 bugs. Some of the most common causes include:
- Firewall blocking network discovery
- Network profile settings
- Issues with the Network Browser service
- Outdated network adapter drivers
- Network discovery settings
After figuring out some of the possible causes of this problem, let's move on to the solutions to get rid of it.
How to fix Windows 10 doesn’t see network computers
To fix computer not showing in network problem, here I have summarized several solutions. Try them to see which one works for you.
Solution 1. Turn on network discovery
If network discovery is turned off on your computer, your computer will not showing in network. Follow the steps to turn it on.
1. Click on the Start menu and type "Control Panel" in the search bar.
2. Open the Control Panel and click on "Network and Sharing Center".
3. Click on "Change advanced sharing settings."
4. Under the "Private" section, make sure that the following options are selected.
- Turn on network discovery
- Turn on automatic setup of network connected devices
- Turn on file and printer sharing;
- Allow Windows to manage homegroup connections (recommended).
5. Click on "Save changes" and exit the Control Panel. Restart the PC and check if you’re now able to see Windows 10 network computer in File Explorer > Network.
Solution 2. Reinstall network adapter drivers
1. Click on the Start menu and type "Device Manager" in the search bar.
2. Open Device Manager and expand the "Network adapters" section.
3. Right-click on your network adapter and select "Uninstall device".
4. When you restart the PC, Windows will automatically reinstall the network adapter. Check if this fixes your computer not showing up on the network issue.
Solution 3. Enable the SMB 1.0 protocol
If the above solutions do not work, you can try to enable the SMB v1.0 protocol on at least one computer (it’s not safe). This computer will be used as the Master Browser on your network. You can enable the SMB 1.0 support by enabling the following Windows features from the Control Panel.
1. Type control in the search box and select Control Panel.
2. Change the View by to Category, and then click the Programs and Features section.
3. Click the Turn Windows features on or off link.
4. Then double-click the SMB 1.0/CIFS File Sharing Support section and select the checkbox for the SMB 1.0/CIFS Automatic Removal, SMB 1.0/CIFS Client, SMB 1.0/CIFS Server.
5. If you enabled the SMB1.0 protocol, then in order to set the current computer as the Master Browser on the network, run the following commands:
- reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters" /v IsDomainMaster /t REG_SZ /d True /f
- reg add "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\Browser\Parameters" /v MaintainServerList /t REG_SZ /d Yes /f
Bonus tip: Backup Windows 10 regularly to prevent system errors
It is important to remember to backup your Windows regularly to prevent issues such as network computer not showing up. This will ensure that you have a recent backup of your system in case anything goes wrong. Fortunately, there’s one powerful backup software can do you a favor.
The free backup software AOMEI Backupper Standard helps you easily backup your system, disks, partitions and files to multiple locations as you wish. It also allows you to set fixed intervals to automatically backup your system regularly. It provides incremental and differential backup methods for you to improve backup efficiency and save disk space.
Before you start to backup Windows 10, please download this software. It supports all Windows OS including Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/XP/Vista. If you are a Server user, try AOMEI Backupper Server.
Once you have this freeware installed on your PC, click Backup and System Backup > select a destination path to save the backup image > click Start Backup to complete the process.
Wrapping up
The network computer not showing up in Windows 10 issue can be frustrating, but it can be easily fixed by following the methods and steps outlined in this tutorial. Note that in order to prevent similar problems from occurring, or if the solution does not work, it is best to backup Windows 10/11 regularly to prevent such errors.
Luckily, the professional backup software AOMEI Backupper can give you a hand. It can create a backup of your system and save it in a secure place. When something bad occurs, you can use this backup image to recover your PC. You can also use it to transfer files from external drive to PC, create Windows 11 bootable media, restore Windows 11 Taskbar, etc.
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