Network Discovery Error Waking from Sleep or Hibernation in Microsoft Windows 10

On a Microsoft Windows 10 computer, an issue may occur where the computer displays an error relating to Network Discovery upon waking up from a sleep or hibernation.

Audience

This article is intended for staff, faculty and students.

Platform

Microsoft Windows 10

Issue

On a Microsoft Windows 10 computer, an issue may occur where the computer displays an error relating to Network Discovery upon waking up from a sleep or hibernation:

Network discovery is turned off. Network computers and devices are not visible. Please turn on Network Discovery in Network and Sharing Center.

Resetting network settings in Settings fixes this error.

  • Select the Start button and click Settings.
  • Click Network & Internet, then click Status, and then click Network Reset.
  • On the Network reset screen, select Reset Now.
  • Click Yes to confirm.
  • Restart your computer.

Details

Article ID: 271
Created
Thu 12/21/17 11:44 AM
Modified
Wed 11/18/20 2:10 PM