For example, if you choose the network location as Home, then all your network devices and computers on your home network will be able to see your computer.
This will make it easier to share files and printers. Note: By default when you choose Home or Office as your network location type, the network discovery feature is automatically turned on. This allows for a smooth configuration of file sharing. Network and Sharing Center window opens, You can see the selected network location. I have my network location set to Home network.
Turning on the "Network Discovery" setting will allow the computer to view other computers and devices on the same network. It also allows other computers on the same network to see the computer.
Turning on the "File and Printer Sharing" setting will allow other computers or devices to access the files, folders or printers you shared from this particular computer. This article will offer you five efficient solutions to share files between computers.
I have asked Microsoft for assistance but so far they do not have an answer. But I lost the ability to access any network resources. Did you find a solution GP to turn off network discovery? I am trying to do this on my windows 7 machines but without success. I cannot believe this is still an issue. I have waited months for this to be solved. I will stick with XP until this is solved. This should have been pushed to every computer MS, not me having to install it!
BASIC problems still a year later. I have found a solution ish Below link does the job but it means editing the registry.
It has worked fine for me so I am going to make Win 7 Images with my changes and them deploy it. But Windows will not allow you to change its value as you won't have proper permissions. To get permissions, first right-click on " ShellFolder " key and select " Permissions ". It'll open a new window. Select " Administrators " in user list and check " Allow " box given for " Full Control " permission. That's it. Log off or restart your system and "Network" will no longer present in Explorer window.
I came across this thread in an attempt to prevent excessive network discovery which was causing the ports on our switches to disable due to port security. The new Windows 11 comes with many new and wonderful features with refreshing new graphical interface, including centered Start menu and taskbar, rounded corners windows, themes and colors that makes the OS look more modern and cohesive.
Included in Windows 11 is a improved Network Discovery is a feature which allows Windows computers to find and discover other computers and devices on a network. On public networks like guest Wi-Fi or networks that are not trusted, it is disabled so that other machines are not automatically discovering your devices. Windows 11 is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft. If your Windows devices are not able to see or discovery each other on your private network, it might likely be that Network Discovery is disabled.
Windows 11 has a centralized location for majority of its settings. From system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows, all can be done from its System Settings pane. Alternatively, you can use the search box on the taskbar and search for Settings. Then select to open it.
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