{"id":1548,"date":"2018-05-28T11:07:27","date_gmt":"2018-05-28T11:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/?p=1548"},"modified":"2023-10-10T10:50:03","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T10:50:03","slug":"devices-not-showing-up-under-network-in-explorer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/devices-not-showing-up-under-network-in-explorer\/","title":{"rendered":"Devices Not Showing Up Under &#8220;Network&#8221; in Explorer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">If you are a Windows user, you definitely have encountered some problem at one point or the other. Some problems are common and are easily solved by slight efforts while some are pretty complex and requires expert attention. Also, the troubleshooting totally depends upon the knowledge and the problem-solving ability of the person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">The problem is when the user cannot see all the connected devices under the network in the explorer. I know, the first thing that comes to anybody\u2019s mind is to check all the connections and confirm if all the devices are connected or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">But if you are done doing that, and still can\u2019t see the devices, then you need to put some efforts to identify the problem.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">The first thing you should do is to identify the network you are using namely domain or workgroup. If you are using a domain network and are not able to see any network device then there is a possibility that the DNS (Domain Name System) is not properly setup. Also, there are chances that the administrator might have blocked the network for security issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">So, check the above issues first, before you start to look at different network settings. Moreover, if the above settings are working fine, then here are other possible issues along with their solutions that are not letting you see all the connected network devices:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color: #111111;font-size: 22px\"><b>Part 1. Sharing of File and Printer is OFF<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">This is one of the basic issues. If the file and printer sharing is OFF then you cannot see the connected devices under network. This protocol is very important if you want to see all the local network devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>Here are the steps to install the protocol for the Windows XP users:<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Visit Control Panel.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click on Network Connections.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right-click Local Area Connection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Choose the \u201cProperties\u201d option.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Now in the \u2018local area network properties\u2019 dialog box make sure that the following check boxes are checked:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">&#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Internet Protocol (TCP\/IP)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">&#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Clients for Microsoft Networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">&#8211; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0File and printer sharing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>Windows 7 and 10 Users:<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">If you are using Windows 7 or 10, you have to follow the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-1549\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/control_panel_img.jpg\" alt=\" Open Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel. \" width=\"586\" height=\"394\" \/><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 1.\u00a0 \u00a0Open Network and Sharing Center in the Control Panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 2.\u00a0 \u00a0Click on the Change Advanced Sharing Settings.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/file_printer_sharing.jpg\" alt=\"Network Discovery\" width=\"687\" height=\"590\" \/><\/span><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 3. Now the private profile option, turn the Network Discovery ON.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Step 4.\u00a0 Also in the lower options check the \u201callow Windows to manage homegroup connections\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;color: #111111;font-size: 22px\"><b>Part 2. All the Computers Are In the Same Work Group:<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">This is the second thing that you need to check if the settings mentioned in step 1 are fine. For all the computers to show up on the network they should be in a single workgroup or home group.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">If you are a Windows XP user follow the steps to check if your computer is in the same workgroup as other connected devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0My computer &gt; Properties &gt; Computer Name Tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Now just below the Computer name, you will see the workgroup. Make sure that each computer on the network has the same workgroup as the other.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0If the workgroup is not same, you can click on change button in the lower right corner to change the name.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>For Windows 7 and 10 users:<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Right click on my computer and click on properties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0On the left side click on the advanced system settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Confirm workgroup in the computer name tab.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Here also you will have the option to change the name of the workgroup.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>Part 3. Computer Browser Service:<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">There are chances that the computer browser system you are using is not enabled. Though this is quite rare, you can check this if the above methods do not work for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">The default setting of the computer settings is the Manual (Trigger Start) and the status is \u201crunning\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\"><strong><b>To check the computer browser services follow the steps:<\/b><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Click on Start and type \u201cservices.msc\u201d.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0You will see the computer browser services there.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Confirm that the above settings are set to default as mentioned above.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">If the above-mentioned default settings are not present, then go to the <strong><em><b><i>\u201csystem utility\u201d<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0by clicking on Start and then type MSCONFIG.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1555\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iseepassword.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/system_configuaration_img.jpg\" alt=\"system utility\" width=\"368\" height=\"319\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">Now, in the <strong><em><b><i>GENERAL<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong>\u00a0tab, make sure that the \u2018<strong><em><b><i>startup selection\u2019<\/i><\/b><\/em><\/strong><em><i>\u00a0<\/i><\/em>is checked to normal startup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif\">So, these are some of the methods which can help you to see all the connected network devices in the explorer. 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