Cannot see other computers in the network window (but can access them)

This is more of a trivial matter, though I wouldn't mind knowing how to solve this problem.

Basically, when I open the network window, there will be no computers shown. The picture is what I mean:



I'll see no other computers, although if I just type out the name along with the necessary backslashes, I can access the computer's folders.

Is there a way for my computer to see other computer in the network? I've tried setting a private network, I've verified that network discovery and file and print sharing are checked.

Is there anything else I haven't tried?

Could this be related? I had a similar issue:

i had the same problem have a look here Network Computers are not Showing Up in Windows 10/11 | Windows OS Hub
i run on both computers
netsh winsock reset

then reboot fixed the problem for me

If it is due to SMB security settings, then my solution (allow less secure connections) is the solution, see my thread above.

eband said:

when I open the network window, there will be no computers shown

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The File explorer, Network section has been unreliable since Windows 10 Version 1803.
There's never been any sign that MS are going to fix it.

My advice is to:
1 Make a set of shortcuts on each computer to open the shared folders on the others i.e. make a more convenient version of the workaround you are currently using.
2 Ignore the File explorer, Network section. Sometimes it will work, sometimes it won't.


I use ExplorerPatcher so I can use Taskbar Toolbars. I have a section of one of mine that contains all my network shortcuts for each computer.



All the best,
Denis