Networking
How to Turn On Network Discovery
Allow a Windows PC to find and be found by devices on a trusted network.
Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.
Check the network
Enable discovery only on a network you trust.
Set the Private profile
Open Settings > Network & internet, open the active connection's properties, and choose Private.
Open sharing settings
Go to Advanced network settings > Advanced sharing settings.
Enable discovery
Under Private networks, turn on Network discovery. Enable File and printer sharing only if this PC should provide those services.
Verify
Open File Explorer > Network and allow time for devices to appear.