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The problem is there is no master browser windows doesn't look for PCs it just asks MB at some point if you leave them one should become MB
The problem is there is no master browser windows doesn't look for PCs it just asks MB at some point if you leave them one should become MB
How do you make a master browser appear? This situation has gone on for many months so it isn't going to resolve itself.
How do X and Y see each other and share files without the master browser. X and Y also see Z and can access Z's files.
All 3 PCs have the Computer Browser service running.
-- Larry
@larrymcg
Please see a very possible solution in this thread posted by @Access Denied - it has solved the problem for many.
Computers can't see each other after upgrade to 1803 Solved - Windows 10 Forums
It takes up to 50 mins to get MB make sure all are in the same workgroup and subnet. Turn them all off then the one you want to be MB turn that on first then slowly add other there is a tool from MS to help and details PChucks Network: The Browstat Utility from Microsoft
I really think he should try the Services fix first. His problem, as posted, is very much like an 1803 problem lots were having. It's very quick and could solve the problem. In all the other scenarios people have posted that are virtually identical to his, no mention of the Master Browser at all, and the Services Fix worked for them. It is certainly worth a quick shot, it's very easy to do.
xips, I tried what you suggested (enabling just the SMB-1 Client) and it worked. All three PCs see each other and share files.
Thank you, thank you!
Even though my issue is solved (Thanks to xips suggestion) I still have some comments.
Samuria, Why does the sharing work without a Master Browser? Maybe not needed these days?
f14tomcat, Th required services were always running on all 3 PCs.
Although SMB-1 is now running on all 3 PCs, I'm wondering if the 1803 version of Windows will kill it. At least I know how to revive it. I've read about the evils of SMB-1 but I've never found a way to eliminate it and still be able to share files. I guess I'll keep looking.....
Cheers,
Larry
It was solved for a few days. Here is current status:
PC A is now a master browser. Don't know why but that should be good.
PC B is powered down.
PC C - the one that couldn't see the others, can't see them again. SMB1 Client is still enabled; Automatic Removal and Server are still disabled.
I have learned that in any File Explorer window I can enter \\A and PC A will appear along with the list of users and their files. I guess that is the way I will access the other PCs from C until a permanent solution is found.
-- Larry
I thought I had this licked, but.....
All the tricks posted here and elsewhere, some would work, some not. Some would hold for a while, then poof! Thought I had it today, but putt my lappy to sleep just by closing the cover. Came back an hour later, opened it and it woke up, but desktop had it listed in network and failed to open it. the "Can't fine on network" stuff. Lappy could still see the DT. Did a total network reset (thru settings) on both. It held for about 2 hours, then poof! I temporarily give up. Something is amiss and I'm tired of re-booting and re-entering wifi passwords.