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Enable Network Discovery on Windows

How to enable network discovery to see other devices on your network.

Solution Steps

  1. Open Control Panel → Network and Sharing Center.
  2. Click "Change advanced sharing settings".
  3. Under "Private" network profile, enable "Turn on network discovery".
  4. Enable "Turn on file and printer sharing".
  5. Save changes.
  6. Ensure Windows Firewall isn't blocking network discovery.
  7. Restart your computer if needed.

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