Original product version: Windows Server 2012 R2
Original KB number: 2722035
Symptoms
Assume that you try to turn on Network Discovery on a computer that is running Windows Server 2012. To do this, you change the Advanced sharing settings in Network and Sharing Center. However, the changes are not saved. Therefore, you cannot turn on Network Discovery, and you experience the following issues:
You cannot browse or find any network share.
You cannot view shared folders on a local network.
Assume that you try to turn on Network Discovery on a computer that is running Windows Server 2012. To do this, you change the Advanced sharing settings in Network and Sharing Center. However, the changes are not saved. Therefore, you cannot turn on Network Discovery, and you experience the following issues:
You cannot browse or find any network share.
You cannot view shared folders on a local network.
Cause
This issue occurs for one of the following reasons:
The dependency services for Network Discovery are not running.
The Windows firewall or other firewalls do not allow Network Discovery.
This issue occurs for one of the following reasons:
The dependency services for Network Discovery are not running.
The Windows firewall or other firewalls do not allow Network Discovery.
Resolution
To resolve the issue, follow these steps:
Make sure that the following dependency services are started:
To resolve the issue, follow these steps:
Make sure that the following dependency services are started:
DNS Client
Function Discovery Resource Publication
SSDP Discovery
UPnP Device Host
Configure the Windows firewall to allow Network Discovery. To do this, follow these steps:
Open Control Panel, select System and Security, and then select Windows Firewall.
In the left pane, select Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.
Select Change settings. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Select Network discovery, and then select OK.
Configure other firewalls in the network to allow Network Discovery.
Turn on Network Discovery in Network and Sharing Center.
Function Discovery Resource Publication
SSDP Discovery
UPnP Device Host
Configure the Windows firewall to allow Network Discovery. To do this, follow these steps:
Open Control Panel, select System and Security, and then select Windows Firewall.
In the left pane, select Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall.
Select Change settings. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Select Network discovery, and then select OK.
Configure other firewalls in the network to allow Network Discovery.
Turn on Network Discovery in Network and Sharing Center.
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