How to Enable Network Discovery in Windows 10?

Network discovery is a property that makes the device displayed to the rest of the devices and can search other devices on the network. For making a network, devices require to search the rest of the devices on that network itself and connect with them. This feature is helpful in some places only. 

The method disabling network discovery in your Windows 10 device

• Firstly, write Control Panel on the Windows Search bar.
• Then, view the Control Panel.
• Next, put the view by Category.
• After that, see the Network and Internet option.
• Then, press on Network and Sharing Center.
• Next, press on Changed advanced sharing settings.

• Lastly, you shall be able to view the Change sharing option for different network profiles.

The method of enabling network discovery in your Windows 10 device for Private Networks

• Firstly, press on Private for expanding.
• Then, switch on or off network discovery according to the need. If you wish to enable it, then you need to press on Turn on automatic setup of network-connected devices.

The method turning on/off network discovery in your Windows 10 device for Public Networks

• Firstly, press on Guest or Public (Current Profile).
• Same as a private network, switch network discovery on/off according to the need.
• Lastly, press on Save Settings to saving the modifications.

The method of using Command Prompt for turning off/on the network discovery

Go through the given below steps:

• Firstly, write 'CMD' on the Windows Search bar.
• Then, do a right click on the 'Command Prompt' option.
• After that, choose 'Run as Administrator'.
• An alternative way put the combination of Windows+R buttons for running prompt. Write 'CMD' and put the combination of 'Control+Shift+Enter' for running the it in admin mode.
• Write the given below order for switching off the network discovery.
• netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group=”Network Discovery” new enable=No
• Write the given below order for enabling the network discovery
• netsh advfirewall firewall set rule group=”Network Discovery” new enable=Yes

Fixing Network Discoverability Issues

By chance, your device is not displayed to the rest of the devices even after going through the above-mentioned ways, then have a look at the options for fixing the issue.

Windows Firewall putting a limitation on Network discovery

• Firstly, visit Control Panel.
• Then, view System and Security option.
• After that, press on Windows Defender Firewall.
• Next, go to the left panel and press Allow and app or feature through Windows Defender Wall.
• Move downward for checking network discovery and turn on the checkbox if you wish to enable it.
• Go to the left panel and press Windows Defender Firewall On/Off.

Bella Williams, an employee currently living in USA and working at a top email service provider company in the day, and a technical writer at night. I am passionate about writing troubleshooting tips, beginner’s guides, news, and other articles on varied topics like canon printer support, Dell Printer Support, Epson Printer Support etc.

How to Register and Play Halo: Reach Early on your Computer

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is about to release. This time Microsoft Studios is launching the game for Windows 10 and Steam. Earlier the game Halo: The Master Chief Collection is only available for the Xbox One console. But now the PC gamers can also play and enjoy this game on their system. It is an FPS (First Person Shooter) game, which can be played single player as well as multiplayer. Players who want to play the pre-release of the game can register themselves for Halo insider program. Here is how to register and play Halo: Reach early on your Computer.

Signing up for Halo Insider program

In order to become a Halo Insider, players need to sign up on the Halo Waypoint website. Since the enrolling process requires signing into Xbox Live with the Microsoft account and filling out a form with personal and few other details. The registrants should already have signed up on Microsoft. The players who are interested in early Halo: The Master Chief Collection can sign up on Microsoft and then register on the Halo Waypoint website. Here is how.

1. Go to “https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/halo-insider” to visit the Halo Insider registration page of Halo Waypoint website.

2. Click the ‘SIGN UP’ button under BECOME A HALO INSIDER heading.

3. Then click on ‘SIGN IN To CONTINUE’ button near the top. This will open the Xbox Live sign-in form and ask you to sign in with your Microsoft account.

4. Fill in the blank fields with the required info, click ‘Next,’ and then click ‘Sign in.’

5. Allow the Halo Waypoint to access your Xbox Live account details when requested.

6. After that, view the Confidentiality Statement of Halo Insider Program and agree to them.

7. Confirm your age, to register for Halo Insider program you must be above 18 years old.

8. Then, select the ‘Join the Program’ option. This will open a form with various blank fields.

9. Enter the asked info into the provided box.

10. Then click on ‘Continue.’

11. Choose ‘No, not at this time’ option when appear.

12. Again, click on ‘Continue.’

13. On the PC FLIGHTING heading, click the ‘Yes’ option.

14. And then click the ‘Continue’ button.

15. Now, open ‘Start’ and search for ‘dxdiag.’

16. Click on ‘Yes’ on the confirmation window.

17. DirectX Diagnostic Tool window will open on the screen, click on ‘Save All Information’ button, and save the file on your device.

18. Now go back to the sign-up page of Halo waypoint in the browser, click on the ‘Choose File’ button and choose the downloaded text file.

19. Then select the option to ‘Link Steam Account.’

20. When the Steam login window opens, fill up the details you used to sign in to your Steam account.

21. Click the ‘Sign In’ option to link your Steam account to the Halo Insider profile.

22. Now, you need to choose your Input devices and audio options.

23. Then click ‘Continue.’

24. Enter the further required details and click on ‘Complete Sign-Up’ option.

25. Now, open the email you provided on the Halo Waypoint website.

26. View the Halo Insider email and select the ‘Verify my Email Address’ option to finish signing up for halo Insider program.

Now, you’re all set for the early fights of Halo: Reach.

Bella Williams, an employee currently living in USA and working at a top printer service provider company in the day, and a technical writer at night. I am passionate about writing troubleshooting tips, beginner’s guides, news and other articles on varied topics like Dell Printer Support, sony printer support, Kyocera Printer Support etc.

How to Fix HP Printer Won't Scan Windows 10?

Top Ways to Troubleshoot HP Printer Scanning Issues

HP is an excellent printer brand for Windows 10. HP also manufactures multifunction printers which can scan documents as well. However, sometimes, it stops working normally. Often, users face this issue after updating their computer. If you are facing the same issue, then do not worry. Just read on. 

Best ways to troubleshoot HP printer that stop scanning

Reset your printer

• Firstly, switch off the printer, unplug its cable.
• After that, plug in the printer and switch it on after 20 minutes.

Install the HP printer software

After completing the upgrade, prefer installing HP printer software to your Windows 10 device.

• Firstly, right-click on the Start option.
• Then, press on Run.
• Next, put 'appwiz.cpl' on the given bar.
   
  
  
•  After that, press on OK.
• Then, choose the HP printer software present on the Programs and Features Control Panel applet.
• Next, choose Uninstall.
• Press on Yes for offering further confirmation.
• After that, restart the Windows 10 as soon as the un-installation of the HP printer software gets over.
• Then, you need to delete the printer from Printers and scanners option in the 'Settings.' For doing it, go to Cortana after pressing the combination Windows key+ Q keyboard shortcut.
•  Next, write 'printers' in the search bar.
• Then, press Printers and scanners for visiting the Window.
•  After that, choose the printer, and press its Remove device option. Remember that the printer needs to be turned on whenever you choose that option.
•  Next, follow the instructions for removing the printer.
•  Then, visit the HP support page.
•  After that, press on Printer for opening a search bar.
•  Next, click on the Submit option.
•  Press on Change to choose a 64 or else 32-bit Windows model on the pull-down menu.
•  Next, click on the Change option.
•  Press on Download for downloading the 'driver and software package.'
•  Then, go to the place wherever that driver and software package has been downloaded to.
•  After that, click on the downloaded and software package for installing it.

Resetting HP Printer and Scanner to the factory default setting

• Most of the times, users choose a 'Reset Factory Defaults' option in the 'Setup' or else 'Tools' menus. It shall be found on the control panel of the printer.
• Have a look at the printer's manual for knowing the way of resetting it to the factory default.

Bella Williams, an employee currently living in USA and working at a top printer service provider company in the day, and a technical writer at night. I am passionate about writing troubleshooting tips, beginner’s guides, news and other articles on varied topics like hp printer support, Xerox Printer Support, Lexmark Printer Support etc.