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I can \\ into a local computer on the (wireless) network -- and none of the Android devices have trouble finding it -- but it doesn't show up in my Windows 11's Explorer's Network tab. Discovery is turned on, on both devices.
What might be going on?
 

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System One

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    Windows 11... Pro!
On both machines, go to Settings > Network & Internet > Advanced network settings > Advanced sharing settings and enable Network discovery.

Turn on File and printer sharing while you are there and also under Public networks.

Under All networks turn Public folder sharing and Password protected sharing off.

Also make sure both PC's are on the same subnet. E.G. if you access your router settings on 192.168.0.1 then both PC's must have an IP address starting with 192.168.0. the last octet will be a different number for each PC.
 
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System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
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    PC/Desktop
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    Ryzen 9 3900X
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    ASUS ROG Strix X570-E Gaming
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    G-Skill RipjawsV F4-3600C18 (16GB x 2)
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    Samsung 850 Pro 256GB
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This is not an uncommon issue for some. We've had multiple threads about it. Solutions and workarounds in following thread.

Win 11 PC not showing up in list of Network devices

I have 2 desktops, 1 running Windows 11, 1 running Windows 10. Both are current ( 22631.2861 for Win11...I inadvertently cut it off in my screen cap). I have the Advanced Sharing & Services.msc settings set per all instructions I can find related to this. The issue is that the Network devices...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.4061
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
    CPU
    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
    Motherboard
    DELL 0J37VM
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics Card(s)
    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Sound Card
    Integrated Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1tb Solidigm m.2 nvme+256gb SKHynix m.2 nvme /External drives 512gb Samsung m.2 sata+1tb Kingston m2.nvme+ 4gb Solidigm nvme
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    #1 Edge #2 Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 26100.4061
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Beelink Mini PC SER5
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
    Memory
    32 gb
    Graphics card(s)
    integrated
    Sound Card
    integrated
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    1TB Crucial nvme
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender
    Other Info
    System 3 is non compliant Dell 9020 i7-4770/24gb ram Win11 PRO 26100.4061
moonkey said:
I can \\ into a local computer on the (wireless) network -- and none of the Android devices have trouble finding it -- but it doesn't show up in my Windows 11's Explorer's Network tab. Discovery is turned on, on both devices.
What might be going on?
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Hi @moonkey,

not clear on your question, but I will say my Android device (Samsung S23 phone) is connected to my PC via Bluetooth via Phone Link, and works as should, but it sure as heck does NOT sure up under Networking. Nor does is show in Explorer.

The only way it shows in Explorer is when I connect it to PC via USB cable. And even then, it's still not shown in Networking.

Also, how??? exactly are you accessing the other PC's from your Android device? And what specific Android device are you talking?
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4351)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel Core 9 Ultra 285K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Aorus Z890 Xtreme AI Top
    Memory
    64G (4x16) DDR5 Corsair RGB Dominator Platinum (6400Mhz)
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon (XFX Mercury) RX 9070XT OC (with Magnetic Fans)
    Sound Card
    Onboard (DTS:X® Ultra Audio: ESS ES9280A DAC)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    27-inch Eizo Color Edge - CG2700X
    Screen Resolution
    3840 x 2160
    Hard Drives
    4 Samsung NVM 990 Pro drives: 1TB (OS), 2TB, 2 X 4TB.
    PSU
    Seasonic TX-1300 (1300 Watts)
    Case
    Cooler Master H500M
    Cooling
    Corsair Link Titan 280 RX RGB
    Keyboard
    Logitech Craft
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3S
    Internet Speed
    1TB Download. 512mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    System used for gaming, photography, music, school.
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Pro 24H2 (Build 26100.4061)
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Custom built
    CPU
    Intel Core i9-9900K
    Motherboard
    Gigabyte Z390 Aorus Xtreme
    Memory
    32gig (4 x 8) Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR4 3600Mhz (B-Die)
    Graphics card(s)
    Radeon XFX Merc 7900XT (20gig)
    Sound Card
    Onboard
    Monitor(s) Displays
    24-Inch NEC PA242W
    Screen Resolution
    2880 x 1800
    Hard Drives
    2 X NVME, 1 X SATA SSD
    PSU
    EVGA Super Nova 1000 P2 (1000 Watt)
    Case
    Phantek Enthoo Luxe
    Cooling
    Corsair H115i Elite AIO Cooler
    Mouse
    Logitech MX Master 3
    Keyboard
    Logitech Keys
    Internet Speed
    1TB Download. 512mb Upload
    Browser
    Microsoft Edge Chromium
    Antivirus
    Windows Security
    Other Info
    Backup System
glasskuter said:
This is not an uncommon issue for some. We've had multiple threads about it. Solutions and workarounds in following thread.

Win 11 PC not showing up in list of Network devices

I have 2 desktops, 1 running Windows 11, 1 running Windows 10. Both are current ( 22631.2861 for Win11...I inadvertently cut it off in my screen cap). I have the Advanced Sharing & Services.msc settings set per all instructions I can find related to this. The issue is that the Network devices...
www.elevenforum.com www.elevenforum.com
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Thanks. A shortcut in explorer worked but getting the computer name to show automatically in the network menu remains elusive. Gremlins, huh?
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11... Pro!
moonkey said:
Thanks. A shortcut in explorer worked but getting the computer name to show automatically in the network menu remains elusive. Gremlins, huh?
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Restart Function Discovery Provider Host service -which is tied in to Function Discovery Resource Publication service- on the remote system.
You will see the machine appear in Explorer on your system.
This has been an on-going issue for a while, sadly.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro/All Channels
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Acer Nitro ANV15-51
    CPU
    AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS 3200-4500 Mhz 8 cores x 2
    Motherboard
    Sportage_RBH
    Memory
    32 GB DDR5
    Graphics Card(s)
    Radeon Graphic / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8 GB GDDR6
    Sound Card
    AMD/Realtek(R) Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Integrated Monitor (15.3"vis)
    Screen Resolution
    FHD 1920X1080 16:9 144Hz
    Hard Drives
    Kingston OM8SEP4512Q 500 GB
    WDS500G2B0A-00SM50 500.1 GB
    PSU
    19V DC 6.32 A 120 W
    Cooling
    Dual Fans
    Mouse
    MS Bluetooth
    Internet Speed
    Fiber 1GB Cox -us & IGB Orange-fr
    Browser
    Edge Canary- Firefox Nightly-Chrome Dev-Chrome Dev
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender
    Other Info
    VMs of Windows 11 stable/Beta/Dev/Canary
    VM of XeroLinux- Arch based & Debian 13 (Trixie)
  • Operating System
    Windows 11 Insider Canary
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS X751BP
    CPU
    AMD Dual Core A6-9220
    Motherboard
    ASUS
    Memory
    8 GB
    Graphics card(s)
    AMD Radeon R5 M420
    Sound Card
    Realtek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17.3
    Screen Resolution
    1600X900 16:9
    Hard Drives
    1TB 5400RPM
moonkey said:
it doesn't show up in my Windows 11's Explorer's Network tab
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moonkey said:
getting the computer name to show automatically in the network ... remains elusive
Click to expand...

It's a chronic Explorer fault. It's been around for at least six years.
After so long, I really don't expect it to ever be fixed.
I adapted to it by creating shortcuts as you have just done.


All the best,
Denis
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11 Home x64 Version 23H2 Build 22631.3447
What's been driving me up the wall is that I set up a network share between 2 Windows 11 computers so that my more powerful machine can access data on a Thunderbolt drive via my less powerful machine that has Thunderbolt, and the share keeps dropping off of the network at random intervals. While I'm working, between work sessions, it's very random. And when it returns is also random.

That this bug STILL exists reflects very badly on Microsoft. It's a pretty basic, core piece of functionality, but obviously Microsoft simply doesn't give a damn.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 11
    Computer type
    Laptop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Asus Flow X13
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