Network Discovery Keeps Turning Off Windows 11 Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: Network discovery off due to Public network profile or service issue. Set network to Private and start Function Discovery services.

Fix

Set Network Private

Settings → Network → Properties → Network profile → Private

Start Services

Start-Service fdrespub
Start-Service fdhost
Start-Service FDResPub
Set-Service fdrespub -StartupType Automatic

Enable in Advanced

Control Panel → Network → Advanced sharing → Turn on network discovery

Check Firewall

Allow "Network Discovery" in Windows Defender Firewall

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