Find Computers on the Same Network with File Explorer

File Explorer is the simplest method of the two outlined in this tutorial. Just follow the steps below: Tip: don’t want to update your PC right now? Here’s how you can hide unwanted Windows updates using PowerShell.

Find Computers on the Same Network with PowerShell

Another method to view devices on your network involves using the Windows PowerShell command.

Cannot View Network Devices? Enable Windows Network Discovery

Network Discovery is the feature that allows you to connect to several devices on the same network. If you are certain that you are connected to the network but cannot view other devices on the network, the most likely cause is that the Network Discovery feature is disabled on your Windows computer. You can enable it in multiple ways as shown below.

Using File Explorer

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Via Control Panel

With PowerShell

One of the methods to enable network discovery on Windows is using Command Prompt or PowerShell. If you have tried the aforementioned techniques without success, this one is worth a shot. You should see the devices connected to your private network via File Explorer. If you’re getting a “The list of servers for this workgroup is not currently available” message instead, there are either no devices connected to your network, or network discovery was not properly enabled.

Fix No Computers Visible on the Network

If you’ve followed the instructions above and still can’t view devices connected to your Windows network, the following fixes could help you resolve the issue.

Tweak Windows Defender Firewall Settings

Your computer’s firewall might be the reason you’re not seeing the devices on your network. To fix it, you must enable Network Discovery in Windows Defender Firewall. Tip: sometimes you don’t want programs going online. Here’s how to prevent Windows apps from connecting to the Internet.

Re-Add Computers to the Workgroup

Sometimes devices don’t show up under Network due to incorrect workgroup settings, so you may have to add them manually to make them visible on your network.

Reset Network

In some cases, a bug or incorrect settings can cause network issues. To fix it, you may need to perform a network reset using the steps below.

Update or Reinstall Network Drivers

You may need to update or reinstall your drivers to find other computers on the network in Windows. On the other hand, if you need to get rid of old drivers, we have a dedicated tutorial that shows you how.

These services are necessary for displaying network devices, so make sure they’re active. Interested in running a home network? Here are the best DNS providers you can use for free. Image credit: Pexels. All screenshots by Farhad Pashaei.