Windows 10: Windows11 network discovery and file sharing stops working for long periods of time

Discus and support Windows11 network discovery and file sharing stops working for long periods of time in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I have had this problem for months and can find no answer. I keep checking my network and I have a private network with network discovery and file... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by PatCoffey, Jan 17, 2025 at 9:07 PM.

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    Windows11 network discovery and file sharing stops working for long periods of time


    I have had this problem for months and can find no answer. I keep checking my network and I have a private network with network discovery and file sharing turned on. Everything is set up the way it is supposed to be. For no reason, network discovery no longer works even though it is set up correctly. When I use file manager and click on Network, not even my own computer shows up. My network printer and TV are there, not the computer I am using nor the network computer I want to use. I checked the windows firewall, and it is set up correctly and should not block me. Again, the computer I

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