How to turn on network discovery and file sharing
How to turn ON network discovery and File and printer sharing in Windows 7
Applies to
Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
Resolution
In remote Windows 7 PC 'Network discovery' and 'File and printer sharing' should be ON, like on screenshot below, for Recover Keys to be able to scan this remote PC.
In order to change these settings do the following steps:
- Open 'Control Panel'
- Select 'Network and sharing center'
- Select 'Advanced sharing settings' (shown on image below)
- Turn ON network discovery and file sharing.
- Click 'Save changes'
For more information
Visit following link: How to customize network sharing settings in Windows 7
How to turn ON network discovery and File and printer sharing in Windows Vista
Applies to
Windows Vista
Resolution
In remote Vista PC 'Network discovery' and 'File and printer sharing' should be ON, like on screenshot below, for Recover Keys to be able to scan this remote PC.
In order to change these settings do the following steps:
- Open 'Control Panel'
- Select 'Network and sharing center'
- Turn ON network discovery and file sharing like on image below.
