[Windows 11/10] How to turn on/off Network Discovery

Network discovery allows your computer can see other network computers and devices, and is visible to other network computers. This article describes how to turn on or off the network discovery feature.

Please go to the corresponding instruction based on the current Windows operating system on your computer:

• Windows 11
• Windows 10

Windows 11 operating system

1. Click the [Start] icon on the taskbar①, then select [Settings]②.
   
2. Select [Network & Internet]③, then select [Advanced network settings]④.
   
3. On More settings, select [Advanced sharing settings]⑤.
   
4. You can create a separate network profile for each network type you use, to turn on or off the Network Discovery feature⑥.
   

Windows 10 operating system

1. Click the [Start] icon on the taskbar①, then select [Settings]②.
   
2. Select [Network & Internet]③.
   
3. On Advanced network settings, select [Network and Sharing Center]④.
   
4. Select [Change advanced sharing settings]⑤.
   
5. You can create a separate network profile for each network type you use, to turn on or off the network discovery feature⑥.