Can't connect 2 Windows 11 computers to home network

Question

I am absolutely baffled on why I am unable to get my 2 new Windows 11 Home Version computers to see each other in the home network.

Below are the steps I took to set up both PC to Connect and Share on our network. However, neither computer can see the other.

I have read through dozens of articles and posts throughout the internet, including this support board. Have watched numerous YouTube videos and I have put everything in place per all of those instructions. Both PCs are connected via Ethernet to the same router. Both PCs can see, access and print to both of the installed printers.

I called and spoke with the Modem/Router company. They checked all settings on the router and told me everything is in working order for that equipment.

What am I missing?

Connecting 2 Windows 11 to Home Network

Steps on Both PCs:

1. Settings>Network & Internet>Ethernet>Private Network
2. Control Panel>Network & Sharing Center>Change Advanced Sharing Settings:

A. Private Networks

• Network Discovery On
• Set Up Network Connected Devices Automatically Checked
• File & Printer Sharing On

B. All Networks

Public Folder Sharing ON

File Sharing Connections – 128-bit

• Password Protected Sharing OFF  3. Control Panel>Programs & Features>Turn Windows Features on or off>SMB 1.2/CIFS File Sharing Support ON   4. File Explorer>Find folder to share>Right Click>Properties:

Sharing>Advanced Sharing>Share this Folder ON

• Permissions>Everyone>Allow Full Control
• Security>Add Everyone>Full Control

Answer 1

Hello,

Thank you for posting in Q&A forum.

I recommend that you try the following methods to see if they can solve the problem:

Enable the sharing service to start automatically. This problem usually occurs when one of the services is not working properly.

Press the Windows logo key + R.

In the Run dialog box, type "services.msc", and then select OK.

Right-click each of the following services, select Properties, and if the service is not running, select the Start menu, and then select Automatic next to Startup type:

Function Discovery Provider Host

Function Discovery Resource Publishing

SSDP Discovery

UPnP Device Host

I hope the information above is helpful.

Best regards

Zunhui

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Answer 2

I followed these instructions on both PCs and that did not resolve the issue.

I still cannot see each other computer on the network.

I can see my PC on the Network; I can see my husband's PC on the Network when viewing from his PC; but neither of them can see each other.