Windows 8 Pro
I thought I had configured the system to be part of a workgroup and was able to see other computers on the LAN. Now I cannot see them. I have a mapped network drive and that still works but when I click on Network from Explorer I only see the local machine.
If I go to the Network and Sharing Center under View your active netwoks it has
Network Access Type: Internet
Private network HomeGroup: Ready to create
Connections: Ethernet
I cannot delete the Private network.
I can access the internet.
If I go to Map Network and type in \\<computer name>\ and press Browse... I will see the computer listed and can select a share.
Control Panel --> System has my Workgroup listed.
Advanced sharing settings/Private
Turn on automatic setup of network connected devices. Checked
Turn on file and printer sharing. Checked
Use User accounts and passwords to connec to other computers. Checked
I do not want to create a HomeGroup -- I just want to be able to access the LAN and see the machines on it.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.