How to fix not seeing computers in Workgroup

In the article below, let's find out some solutions to fix the error of not finding a computer in Workgroup below.

1. Check the Workgroup name

Each workgroup creates an identifier for the visitors to access and not be confused with other workgroups.

Step 1: Right-click Computer / This PC (1) => Properties (2) .

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Step 2: Click Change settings in the Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings section .

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Step 3: Click on Network ID .

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Step 4: Select the line This computer is part of a business network; I use it to connect to other computers at work (1) => Next (2) .

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Step 5: Choose My company uses a network without a domain (1) => Next (2) .

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Step 6: Enter the name of Workgroup (1) to join and click Next (2) .

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Step 7: Click on Finish and restart the computer.

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2. Turn on network services in Services

Step 1: You press the key combination Windows + R and enter services.msc (1) => OK (2) .

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Step 2: Right-click on the TCP / IP service name NetBIOS Helper Service (1) => Start (2) .

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Step 3: Find and right-click Function Discovery Provider Host (1) => Start (2) .

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In addition, please check the following services in the Services section has started yet and proceed to turn on.

- Computer Browser Service

- COM + Event System

- DNS Client

- DHCP Client

- Function Discovery Resource Publication

- HomeGroup Provider

- HomeGroup Listener

- Network Connections

- Network Location Awareness

- Peer Networking Grouping

- TCP / IP NetBIOS Helper Service

- Remote Procedure Call (RPC)

- Server

- SSDP Discovery

- UPnP Device Host

- Workstation

3. Set up Network Discovery and File Sharing

On Windows 7

Step 1: Click on Network (1) => Open Network and Sharing Center (2) .

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Step 2: Click on Change advanced sharing settings .

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Step 3: Select the Home or Work network (1) = > select Turn on netword discovery (2) => Turn on file and printer sharing (3) => Turn on sharing so anyone with network . (4) => Save Changes (5) .

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Step 4: Go to the Public section and do the same as the above step.

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On Windows 10

Step 1: Click the Network icon (1) => Network & Internet settings (2) .

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Step 2: Click on Sharing options .

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Step 3: Choose Private => Turn on network discovery (1) => Turn on file and printer sharing (2) => Save changes (3) .

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Step 4: Go to the Public section and do the same step above.

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With the instructions in the article, you can see other computers in the LAN Workgroup easily. Good luck!