The latest version of the popular operating system was officially released in mid-summer 2015. Over the past period, many have already managed to acquire updates and are currently the proud owners of the “ten”. However, the euphoria over Windows 10 faded after users began to notice some errors in functionality. Actually, there is nothing surprising in this - nothing is perfect. This is especially true for products from Windows, which always tries to be at the forefront, creating unique technologies and devices.
However, skilled users quickly revealed the shortcomings in new version OS. One of the most common problems that often becomes the object of complaints is the failure to recognize DVD drive. The developers even withdrew the November update, since it was after its release that the public began to be outraged and worried about such problems the most. So what to do if Windows 10 does not see the CD/DVD drive?
Why doesn't Windows 10 see the drive?
Many users of the “new thing” complain that after switching from the previous version, Explorer began to selectively notice the DVD drive.
Despite the inconsistency, when viewing using the BIOS, no glitches are observed and the CD/DVD-ROM displays as expected. The problem comes from the software component of the OS.
Experts voice 3 main reasons at this level - a malfunction of the drive driver; system failures associated with incompatibility of a number of applications and OS; the problem is in the drive itself, causing the failure.
In turn, the system may not detect the drive due to its lack of connection to motherboard or its banal physical breakdown. Problems that do not concern the repair or repair of the drive can be solved by a simple user without the help of professionals.
What can I do to show the drive in Windows 10?
It is curious that the OS developers are aware of the matter and in order to make things easier and help users, the company’s forum published several fix options.
Fixing the problem using the command line
The first option is command line based. First, activate the line using the Win+X key combination or through “Start”. In the new dialog box you must enter the following:
reg.exe add HKLM\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\atapi\Controller0 /f /v EnumDevice1 /t
REG_DWORD /d 0x00000001
Then press Enter. Then restart your computer. The drive is ready for work and defense.
Restoring the DVD drive icon using DVD Drive Repair
In the second method, the creators of “tens” recommend using special programs. For example, install the CD-DVD Icon Repair program (you can download it after following the link www.dvd-drive-repair.en.lo4d.com/).
After installing it, click on the icon and check the box next to “Reset autorun setting”. Within a short period of time, the tool will eliminate existing problems, after which a message will appear indicating that the tool has finished working.
After the message, restart your computer. When it comes to software failure, CD-DVD Icon Repair will not help you. Having noticed a mechanical malfunction, the utility will definitely inform the user about it.
Other ways to solve the problem
In general, cleaning the system from unknown devices can also help you. To carry out such a procedure, use the device manager, in which you can rid your computer of unnecessary and unknown devices, and then reboot.
The root of the problem may also be in the drivers. This option is especially possible if you installed “top ten” with an existing OS of one of the two latest versions. Therefore, you need to update the drivers.
The absence of a letter on the drive can also cause a failure or “invisible” CD/DVD-ROM mode. To check for the presence of a letter, follow these steps:
1) press Win + R;
2) type diskmgmt.msc;
3) press Enter.
After completing these simple steps, a disk management window will appear on your computer screen. Browse the list and find your drive. If the letter is missing, assign it.
If you own a laptop, then the ban on using the drive may be activated in the BIOS settings. In this case, disable this option.
A ban can also be imposed on a PC, but such cases are extremely rare.
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Windows Explorer has been included and comes with every generation of operating system Windows systems and went through many changes. Windows Explorer, included with Windows 10, is more than just browsing local partitions hard drive. It can be used to view files and folders on a local or even remote network. It is one of the most important components for Windows for both casual and advanced users. Unfortunately, some users have reported that File Explorer is getting some problems when connecting to other devices on the local network. This is because the Windows service that supports this feature is causing problems when starting up. Name of this service fdPHost and is called Function Discovery Provider Host(hosted by the function provider). It should not be confused with a similar service called Function Discovery Provider(feature discovery provider) which has similar functionality. About this service Microsoft describes it as:
The FDPHOST service hosts network function discovery (FD) providers. These FD providers provide network discovery services for the SSD and Web Services - Discovery (WS-D) protocol. Terminating or disabling the FDPHOST service will disable network discovery for these protocols when using FD. When this service is unavailable, network services that use FD and rely on these discovery protocols will not be able to find network devices or resources.
Explorer can't connect to other devices on the local network
First of all, you need to localize this service in a service pool. Press a combination of buttons Win+R and enter services.msc, to open Service Manager in Windows 10.
Now find the service named " Discovery Provider Host" and right-click on it, then select Properties.
- If the service is already running, then click " Stop".
- Select startup type" Automatic (delayed start)".
- Click " Launch".
- Apply and OK.
- Restart your PC for the changes to take effect.
Hello! I noticed that information began to appear about another error in Windows 10, when the laptop does not see the Wi-Fi network. The problem is quite common. We want to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi, we turn on the wireless network, we do everything according to the instructions, but these networks are not in the list of networks available for connection. That is, Windows 10 does not see any Wi-Fi networks that it could connect to. And the Internet icon itself (which is on the notification panel) looks like an antenna with a red cross.
This is actually the problem that, as I understand it, many people face. Yes, thoughts immediately appear about the fact that there are simply no available Wi-Fi networks within the radius, so the laptop does not see them. But, as a rule, when such a problem occurs, there is a Wi-Fi network. Other devices see them. Well, let's try to figure it out. By the way, the problem when Windows does not see wireless networks appears not only in Windows 10, but also in Windows 7 and other versions.
Windows 10 laptop does not see Wi-Fi: several solutions
Let's start with the fact that if you have an icon in the notification panel in the form of an antenna with a red cross, and when you click on it there is a button to turn on Wi-Fi, then this is one problem. I will write about the solution below. But if there is no Wi-Fi button, then that’s another problem. See article. And you can look again.
1 First of all, you need to make sure that Wi-Fi really works in the place where you are. You can check this on another device. For example, the phone. It may also be that there are simply no Wi-Fi networks, so they are not displayed on your laptop. If you have only one network in your house, yours, then reboot the router. You can also restart the computer on which this problem appeared.
2 You can try running troubleshooting. Sometimes it helps. Moreover, it is not difficult. Click on the Internet connection icon in the notification bar, and select Troubleshooting.
A diagnostic window will appear.
Windows will try to find and eliminate possible reasons why the laptop does not see the Wi-Fi network.
3 Check whether the “WLAN AutoConfig Service” is running. If this service is disabled on your computer, then Windows 10 will not be able to see Wi-Fi networks. This service is sometimes disabled by various system "optimizer" programs.
Let's go to services (right-click on the “This PC” icon and select “Manage”, or through the control panel), go to “Services”, find “WLAN Auto Configuration Service”, and look at its status. It should be in the "Running" status and the startup type is "Automatic". Like this:
If the service is disabled, then right-click on it, select "Properties", set the startup type to "Automatic", click "Ok", and restart the computer.
If Windows 10 does not see only your (one) Wi-Fi network
In the comments to the article on connecting dozens to wireless network left this comment:
There is a Wi-Fi network in the house, all devices see it, connect and work, but a laptop with Windows 10 does not see this network. At the same time, he sees other networks. So, I advised you to change the SSID network name and change the channel. Alexander did this, and it helped. The laptop connected to the home network.
I described many different cases and solutions in the article. The article is universal, suitable for Windows 10.
Update: change the region in the properties of the Wi-Fi adapter
In the comments, Timofey suggested an interesting solution that may be useful. His laptop did not want to see one specific Wi-Fi network. Laptop on Windows 10.
The essence of the solution is to open the properties of the Wi-Fi adapter in the device manager, and on the “Advanced” tab, highlighting the “Country Region (2.4GHz)” item, change the value to “#5 (1 - 14)”. Perhaps setting a different value will help in your case. Need to try. Like this:
I haven't checked. I don't have the "Country Region (2.4GHz)" property at all. But this does not mean that the method does not work. Be sure to try it. Write about the results.
There are many ways to exchange data between PCs, but not all of them are equally convenient or effective. It is also important in which network such exchange takes place, global or local. If the network is local, using cloud services will be less rational than combining computers into one workgroup, in which data can be transferred without any intermediaries.
Technically, organizing a local network is not particularly difficult, but the same cannot be said about fixing one of the most common problems when the computer does not see other computers in Windows network 7/10. The problem can be caused by various reasons, but most often its source is incorrect network settings and disabled services. So, what often prevents computers from seeing each other on a local network?
It’s easy to view the list of PCs available on the network; just expand “Network” in the Explorer navigation bar or run the command net view.
If the computers are connected and the command returns "no items in the list", check the following settings one by one.
Network discovery
Open with command control /name Microsoft.NetworkAndSharingCenter"Network and Sharing Center", go to advanced settings and make sure that the network type of the network profile you are using is "Private". Next, make sure your profile settings enable network discovery, file and printer access, and allow Windows to manage homegroup connections.
Now go to the “All networks” profile and enable (if disabled) general access for network users, and, on the contrary, disable password protection.
Return to Network Sharing Center, click “Change adapter settings”, go to the properties of your adapter and check if the “File and Printer Sharing...” checkbox is checked. The checkbox for IP version 6 (TCP/IPv6) must also be checked.
In Windows 10, you can access all of these settings from the Network & Internet section of the Settings app. Please note that the “Make this computer discoverable” option in your connection properties must also be active.
Working group
The reason that computers do not see each other on the Windows 7/10 local network may be incorrect workgroup settings. Open system properties, on the “Computer name” tab, click “Identification”, and when the wizard starts, select these settings in sequence:
- The computer is part of a corporate network;
- My organization uses a domain-free network;
- The workgroup name is WORKGROUP.
After this, you need to restart your computer and once again make sure that the network type is set to “Private”. The name WORKGROUP is the default, do not change it if possible. All computers on the network must use the same (same) workgroup name, and this is a very important point.
Network Browser Service
In Windows 10 1703 and higher, problems with the network environment may be associated with the Network Browser service being disabled or running. Check to see if SMB 1.0 CIFS is active in your Windows Components section. If yes, try disabling it, which will deactivate Network Explorer.
If the browser is disabled (in latest versions Windows 10 should be like this), try turning it on, and then reboot and check whether computers are detected correctly on the network.
Other network services
You encounter network discovery problems in Windows 10 1803 more often than in other versions of the system. This is due to the limitation of the functionality of workgroups, which Microsoft considers an obsolete component. In this version, a number of services responsible for detecting other computers on the local network may be disabled. If computers are not visible in your Windows 10 Network Neighborhood, you need to make sure that the following services are enabled:
- Publish feature discovery resources (type "Automatic");
- SSDP detection;
- Computer Browser (see SMB 1.0 above);
After enabling these services on all computers, reboot. If other settings are correct, your PC should detect other resources on the local network.
Reset
If Windows 7/10 still does not see computers on the network, it might be worth resetting the network settings to default values. To do this, open as administrator command line or PowerShell console and run the following commands:
- netsh int ipv4 reset My.log;
- netsh int ipv6 reset My.log;
- netsh winsock reset.
To reset the settings, you will need to restart the computer, which Windows will notify you about. But even this measure does not guarantee correct network discovery. There are other reasons why a computer is not visible on the network, in particular, incorrect driver operation (rarely), as well as connection blocking by a third-party firewall and antivirus.
Network environment is the basis of construction computer network, be it in the office or at home. Very often, apartments already have several computers, some of them can be for work, others for gaming. But at the same time, everyone has access to the Internet. And therefore they are connected together to the Internet gateway either wired or wireless. For a long time they can work normally without the need to create a local network. Until, for example, you need to print a document on a printer connected to a nearby computer.
And then it turns out that the computer is not visible on the network. There can be quite a lot of obvious and hidden problems. But the problems that may occur when working with Windows 10 are not entirely ordinary. And solutions for them are not entirely common on the Internet.
The most common reasons, which are similar to working in other versions of Windows
Of course, the general standard for building networks is the same not only for Windows-based computers, but also for other operating networks. Therefore, some errors are not specific to Windows 10, but simply spread across all versions of this operating system. And they need to be solved just like any other. Therefore, it is not worth focusing serious attention on them in this article, the reasons for which we may not be able to see the computer on the network:
Possible problems with Windows 10
However, with all the old problems of a computer not being on the network in the new operating system new ones have appeared. And they are worth considering. Before making changes to the system, we recommend making a restore point.
Reason #1. There is no user on the computer with a password set
Security policies in Windows 10 by default require online login using a password. Even if there is a user on the computer, but he does not have a password, he will not be able to log in via the network. Often passwords are not set on home computers, especially if you do not need to work in the OneDrive cloud and set up synchronization.
In this case, you can try setting up security policies. Another option is to enable the "Guest" user, but it is best to create a user with a password. Set a new, equally strong password to an existing password; to do this, right-click on the “This PC” icon --> Manage --> Local users --> Users
In the event that you do not want to enter a password each time to log into the system, where a choice of two users will appear, this can always be disabled.
Reason #2. Can't see a computer on the network from another running Windows XP
The latest fresh builds of Windows 10 will not be detected over the network if an attempt is made to log into them while using the old OS. For example - Windows XP or lower (Windows 2003 Server, Windows 2000).
This happens due to the fact that OSs run on different protocols by default. Windows XP is at least ten years older. And the basis for network work in it was SMBv1. It is already disabled by default in the latest line of Microsoft OS. It is disabled for security reasons. However, you can turn it on.
This requires:
Please remember that when you connect or disconnect a component, you will need to reboot. Otherwise, no changes will occur. And everything will remain in its place.
Reason #3. Feature Discovery Resource Publishing service disabled
Windows 10 has acquired a large set of new features. In particular, for greater security of the computer and user data. On some versions, some services may simply be disabled. This is especially true for home or single-user versions of the OS. Therefore, it must be enabled to provide access.
In particular, a very important service is Function Discovery Resource Publication.
However, because of this service, sharing may not always work. And to solve the problem it is necessary to turn to it almost as a last resort, when all other options have been exhausted.
Reason #4. The file sharing component is not checked for the established network connection
In this case, the connection itself will refuse to provide access. Typically, connection sharing is enabled automatically. However, antiviruses or Windows Defender may disable this component. Again, for security purposes for a reason that is known only to the antivirus itself)
It's easy to fix or check:
- You need to select the connection at the bottom near the clock and left-click.
- Select "Network and Internet Settings"
- On the left, select Ethernet (or if the connection is via WiFi, then WifFi - you need to check what access is being made through)
- Adapter Settings
- Double-click to open the connection
- Select properties
- In the components window, locate the File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks component.
Check that the component is enabled. If not, turn it on and then click OK. And close all the windows. After this, it is recommended to restart your computer.
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