How to Disable or Enable Windows 10 Network Discovery
The Windows 10 network discovery settings can be turned on or off wherever and whenever you like as many times as you like. Here’s how to find the Windows 10 network discovery settings and use them to make your device invisible or visible to other networked computers.
What Does Windows 10 Network Discovery Mean?
Network discovery refers to your Windows 10 computer’s ability to connect with other nearby devices and also be found by them. To turn on or enable network discovery Windows 10 settings means to make your device discoverable and connectable. Turning off or disabling these settings essentially protects your computer or laptop from other nearby devices by making it invisible. Usually, you don’t need to worry about turning on network discovery because Windows 10 will automatically switch between the two settings depending on your type of connection and the level of available security on the network. Checking these settings can be helpful if you’re trying to connect to another device and can’t see it as an available connection option, though. They can also be worth checking if someone else can’t find your device, like when trying to connect a Microsoft Surface to a computer.
