No, Win10 doesn't require activation to appear in Network Windows Explorer.
No, Win10 doesn't require activation to appear in Network Windows Explorer.
You're trying to connect to other devices on your Windows system, but it seems like only your network printer and the computer you can ping are visible. Your Kaspersky antivirus might have blocked connections due to a firewall, or perhaps your Windows isn't fully activated. Check if all devices appear in the network settings and ensure your antivirus is not interfering with network access.
From the laptop, the system is visible and allows file creation, but the desktop remains invisible. It’s possible there’s a connection issue between the two devices. Before checking further, I ran a /flushdns and /restartdns to see if that resolved anything.
Configure a fixed DHCP setting on your router and rely solely on your computer's assigned IP address, avoiding the window discovery method.
Windows 10 often behaves oddly when it comes to finding networks, sometimes turning itself off and on repeatedly. It’s frustrating because I’m used to being a tech support specialist, but fixing this issue feels beyond my skill set. Every time I update Windows, I lose network access, and it happens unexpectedly, without any clear reason.
I've already attempted it, but now it works fine. I've created a copy of my G drive on the desktop and can access it from the laptop.