Windows does not detect networked devices


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Good evening.
Windows finds networked devices with difficulty, it happened with W10 as well and I never found a solution.
I have always used Advance Ip Scanner as an external tool that detects everything for me.
Any ideas on how to solve this little problem with Windows?
Thanks

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Windows finds networked devices with difficulty
When you use the term devices are you referring to networked computers or NAS drives or networked printers? Or all of the above.
 

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System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.3296
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    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 7080
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    i9-10900 10 core 20 threads
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    DELL 0J37VM
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    32 gb
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    none-Intel UHD Graphics 630
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    Integrated Realtek
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    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
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    1tb Solidigm m.2 +256gb ssd+512 gb usb m.2 sata
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    500w
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    MT
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    Logitech wired
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    Logitech wireless
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    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
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    Firefox
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    Defender+MWB Premium
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    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
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    PC/Desktop
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    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
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    Benq 27
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    2560x1440
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    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
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    500w
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    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
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    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
NAS finds it right away, what intere me is just the other computers on the network.
 

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    CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
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    ASUS ROG Strix X670E-F Gaming WiFi
    Memory
    G.Skill Flare X5 32GB Kit DDR5-6000 CL32 (F5-6000J3238F16GX2-FX5)
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    LG E2381VR
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    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1x Samsung Memorie MZ-V8P1T0B 980 PRO SSD 1TB
    2x Western Digital WD Red Nas 4TB
    PSU
    SEASONIC FOCUS PX-850 Plus Platinum
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Some devices not showing up in the network map has been an ongoing issue for some people since Windows 10, me being one of them. The network map populates correctly on 3 of my computer, but not on 2 others despite all systems being optioned correctly. Like you, I spent hours on it until I finally gave up. For a long time, as a workaround, I accessed my shares by opening RUN, in the open box type the computer name hosting the shared files. (example \\Dell-9020). You can also access shares by typing the ip address of the computer with the shared files into file explorer's address bar (e.g. "\\192.168.1.xxx" where "xxx" is the last 3 digits of the computer's IP address that you want to access.). See if either of those works for you.

Luckily, both of the computers that refuse to show in my network map run Pro , so now I use Remote Desktop instead to access the files on the these problem computers. Using RDP I just copy and paste between devices. It's the best thing since sliced bread. While a Remote Desktop server (as in, the PC that you are connecting to) needs to be running a Pro edition of Windows, a client machine (the device you are connecting from) can be running any edition of Windows (Pro or Home), or even a different operating system altogether. Remote Desktop works in both 10 and 11.

The only other thing I can advise, (which I'm sure you've already done since you've been fighting it so long), is to use this tutorial to verify that each computer is optioned correctly and all necessary services are running. Share Files and Folders Over a Network in Windows 10

Good luck.
 

My Computers

System One System Two

  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro 23H2 22631.3296
    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 +256gb ssd+512 gb usb m.2 sata
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell Premium
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Internet Speed
    so slow I'm too embarrassed to tell
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
  • Operating System
    Windows 10 Pro 22H2 19045.3930
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    Dell Optiplex 9020
    CPU
    i7-4770
    Memory
    24 gb
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Benq 27
    Screen Resolution
    2560x1440
    Hard Drives
    256 gb Toshiba BG4 M.2 NVE SSB and 1 tb hdd
    PSU
    500w
    Case
    MT
    Cooling
    Dell factory
    Mouse
    Logitech wireless
    Keyboard
    Logitech wired
    Internet Speed
    still not telling
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Defender+MWB Premium
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I used to have this problem, though not nowadays, and the permanent solution was to edit the hosts file on any computer unable to see any other networked computer. To use this method you need first to assign a static address to each computer on the LAN, which can be done via the router or on each computer's network settings. This ensures that each computer will always acquire the same IP address each time it is booted, and this itself may resolve the problem. If it does not then on the computer that can't see others edit the hosts file (C:\Windows\System32\Drivers\Etc\hosts) to add the name and IP address of each invisible computer. The hosts file can be edited in Notepad and that fixes the issue. When editing hosts be sure not to start the edited line with a hash as this makes it just a comment.
 

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  • OS
    Windows 11 Pro
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    Lafite 14
    CPU
    i7
    Memory
    16Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
  • Operating System
    Win 11 Pro
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    Manufacturer/Model
    PC Specialist
    CPU
    i5
    Memory
    8Gb
    Internet Speed
    150Mbps/39Mbps
    Browser
    Firefox
    Other Info
    Incompatible device, upgraded to Win 11
Thank you all for the advice.
I hope I can solve it, otherwise I will continue to use IP Scanner.
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    W11
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    CPU
    CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7950X
    Motherboard
    ASUS ROG Strix X670E-F Gaming WiFi
    Memory
    G.Skill Flare X5 32GB Kit DDR5-6000 CL32 (F5-6000J3238F16GX2-FX5)
    Monitor(s) Displays
    LG E2381VR
    Screen Resolution
    1920x1080
    Hard Drives
    1x Samsung Memorie MZ-V8P1T0B 980 PRO SSD 1TB
    2x Western Digital WD Red Nas 4TB
    PSU
    SEASONIC FOCUS PX-850 Plus Platinum
    Case
    Corsair 4000D Airflow
    Cooling
    ARCTIC Liquid Freezer II 280 A-RGB
    Keyboard
    Logitech G510
    Mouse
    Logitech G502 HERO
    Browser
    Firefox
    Antivirus
    Avg free
    Other Info
    Download: 90 Mbps
    Upload: 20Mbps

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