Windows 8 I cannot see my whole network

Check Network Discovery Settings​

1. Enable Network Discovery: Make sure Network Discovery is enabled on your Windows 8 machine. Here's how you can check:
   • Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center.
   • Click on "Change advanced sharing settings" on the left panel.
   • Make sure that "Turn on network discovery" is selected under the Private (current profile) section.

     Check Services​

   []Check Network-related Services: Sometimes, network-related services being disabled can cause visibility issues. Ensure that services like "Function Discovery Resource Publication" and "SSDP Discovery" are running and set to Automatic.
   • Press Win + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
   • Locate the services mentioned above, double-click on them, and set the Startup type to Automatic. Start the services if they are not running.

     Firewall and Antivirus​

   []Firewall and Antivirus Settings: Firewalls and antivirus software can sometimes block network discovery. Check if any security software is causing the issue and try temporarily disabling them to see if it resolves the problem.

   Network Location​

   []Network Location: Ensure that your network is set to Private or Home network and not Public. Public networks can restrict network visibility.

   Refresh Network Connections​

   []Refresh the Network: You can try refreshing the network to see if it helps in discovering the other computers on the network.
   • Open Command Prompt as an administrator.
   • Type the following commands:
     Code:

      ipconfig /release ipconfig /renew

     Create New Shortcuts​

2. Recreate Shortcuts: If your shortcuts are not working, you may need to recreate them. Ensure that the paths are correct when creating new shortcuts. By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and hopefully resolve the issue of not being able to view the entire network on your Windows 8 machine. Let me know if you need further assistance!