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Question

home network issue

by Nov 3, 2018 3:24PM PDT

I can finally see my WIN10 computers on my little wired home network, but cannot access them. Tried changing network name and making all network/sharing settings uniform, all without a cure. All machines have been update as of today. HELP!

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What changes done
by NaderHussain Nov 5, 2018 11:29AM PST

What was done to be able to have your Windows 10 devices (computers/laptops) show up on the computer? This information will help in identifying the solution to the problem accessing the devices on the home network.

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does your version still have....
by Nov 5, 2018 11:47AM PST

....Home Group on it? If so, don't use it for that. Instead go into the other networking area and set it up there, especially if you have a mix of windows versions at your place.

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