How to turn on network discovery and file sharing

For Windows 7 / 8 / Server 2008
For Windows Vista

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 following steps:

1. Open 'Control Panel'
2. Select 'Network and sharing center'
3. Select 'Advanced sharing settings' (shown on image below)
4. Turn ON network discovery and file sharing.
5. Click 'Save changes'

For more information

Visit following link:
http://www.7tutorials.com/how-customize-network-sharing-settings-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 following steps:

1. Open 'Control Panel'
2. Select 'Network and sharing center'
3. Turn ON network discovery and file sharing like on image below.

See also

Requirements. What needs to be set on remote PC?