How Do I Make My Windows 10 Pc Discoverable?
Via Windows Settings
Click on the Start button and open Setting and select Network & Internet and then Dial-Up (or Ethernet). Select the network and then click on Advanced options. From the panel which opens, turn the slider to the Off position for the Make this PC discoverable setting.

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Keeping this in view, do you want to allow your PC to be discoverable Windows 10?

Launch the Settings app, select “Network & Internet,” select “Ethernet,” and click the name of your Ethernet connection. You'll see a few options for whichever Wi-Fi or Ethernet network you're currently connected to. The “Make this PC discoverable” option controls whether a network is public or private.

Additionally, do you want to allow your PC to be discoverable by other PCs and devices? Go to Control Panel –> Network and Internet –> HomeGroup. This will open a charms dialog asking you “Do you want to allow your PC to be discoverable by other PCs and devices on this network”. Press the Yes button if you want your network to be set to Home or Work and No button if you want to be in public network.

Keeping this in view, how do I make my computer visible on a network?

Windows Vista and Newer:

  1. Open the Control Panel and select "Network and Internet".
  2. Select "Network and Sharing Center".
  3. Select "Change advanced sharing settings" near the upper-left.
  4. Expand the type of network for which you'd like to change the settings.
  5. Select "Turn on network discovery.

How do I see other computers on my network Windows 10?

To find computers connected to your PC through a network, click the Navigation Pane's Network category. Clicking Network lists every PC that's connected to your own PC in a traditional network. Clicking Homegroup in the Navigation Pane lists Windows PCs in your Homegroup, a simpler way to share files.

Related Question Answers

What does it mean to allow your PC to be discoverable?

Being “discoverable” actually means turning on some services and their firewall rules. In the past these network services have opened machines to remote security compromise. Or simply made all of your files available because you enabled Sharing, Everyone, Drive C and never thought about it after that.

Why is my computer not showing up on the network?

In some cases, Windows computer may not be displayed in the network environment due to incorrect workgroup settings. Try to re-add this computer to the workgroup. Go to the Control Panel -> System and Security -> System -> Change Settings -> Network ID.
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