It runs on the SMBv1 protocol which is pretty old at this point, and Microsoft itself even recommends not using it. In fact, the company tells users to disable it. However, some networks still use it for connecting to other computers and seeing what’s going on.

What causes Computer Browser Service errors?

A Computer Browser Service error is actually pretty rare, so it’s a little difficult to pin down the exact reason why it happens. It involves parts of Windows that are old and not commonly used. The following is a list of the potential reasons why this happens:

Your computer is infected with malware or a virus: This is one of the likely reasons. We recommend downloading some anti-malware software and cleaning out your computer. An app is causing compatibility issues: This is the other likely reason, especially if you downloaded something from an unofficial source. Uninstall it as soon as you can. Files on your computer are damaged: To address this problem, you’ll need to run some DISM commands. Don’t worry; it’s really easy to do. It’s not at all complicated. There’s something wrong with another computer: Since Computer Browser Services requires a connection to another machine, check what’s wrong with that computer.

Because this error is so rare there aren’t many solutions out there. It’s a fairly rare issue to have. But what solutions do exist will have you going into either the Control Panel or Services app.

What can I do if the Computer Browser Service failed to start?

This problem affects certain Windows functions, so it can get a little confusing. But before you go into the complex solutions, try out the simpler tips below: SPONSORED

Run your computer’s troubleshooter feature to have it seek out the problem and automatically fix it at that moment. Conversely, you can also use a repair tool to do it for you if you prefer a third-party option. One of the best in our experience is Restoro. Also, it’s recommended that you contact the network administrator, if there is one, with help if it’s another computer failing. Perform a clean boot which will restart Windows with a minimal amount of drivers and startup programs working. If your computer works fine after this, you may have a problematic app.

1. Double-check certain functions on Services

2. Ensure Network Discovery is allowed

3. Turn on the Computer Browser service

4. Enable the SMBv1 feature

There are tons of networking errors on Windows that cause service problems. For that reason, we’re only going to focus on two of them. The first one revolves around what to do when Google Chrome fails a download. This error can happen because of an overbearing anti-virus interrupting the service. Or the Windows Attachment Manager isn’t working. The other one is Error Code 0x800704cf which is a problem that prevents you from accessing a network for whatever reason. Solutions for this can be complex as you may have to change the DNS settings or reset your machine’s proxy. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions about other network problems. Leave a suggestion about guides that you’d like to see or information on other Windows errors.

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