Network and Sharing Center not opening in Windows 10

When opening the classic Network and Share Center, if all you get is a blank screen and cannot access the File Sharing or other features this post will help you. Microsoft has changed a lot when it comes to Sharing files or accessing computers over a home network, and it seems to have caused a breakdown.

Network and Sharing Center not opening

Follow these suggestions to resolve the problem with the Network and Sharing Center. The problem occurs when someone visits any of the options that open any of the options under Settings > Network and internet  > Status > Advanced Network settings. Try the following suggestions:

1. Run System File Checker
2. Reset Network
3. Configure the Windows firewall to allow Network Discovery.
4. Create a New Local Admin account

You will need admin permission to resolve—this problem.

1] Run System File Checker

System File Checker can fix any corruption in the system file. Run the sfc /scannow command in an elevated command prompt.

Once it finds the corrupt files, they will be replaced after a computer reboot.

2] Reset Network

Go to Windows 10 Settings ( Win + I), and navigate to Network and Internet. At the end of the Status screen, click on the Network Reset link. It will reset everything to default, and you should access the classic Network and Sharing control panel. Try this on all the computers, and computers should now find each other in the network.

3] Configure the Windows Firewall to allow Network Discovery

Open the Control Panel by typing “Control” in the Start menu, and click to open when it appears. Next, click on System and Security, and then click Windows Firewall.

In the left pane, click Allow an app or feature through Windows Firewall. Click Change settings. You will be prompted to enter an admin password or agree to UAC.

Then, select Network discovery, and then click OK. Locate Network Discovery in the list, and allow it for private and public.

Make sure to go to Services snap-in and confirm if the DNS Client, Function Discovery Resource Publication, SSDP Discovery, and UPnP Device Host are running.

4] Create a New Local Admin account

If nothing else works, we suggest creating a new local admin account and checking if that account can open the Network and Sharing Center.  Follow our guide on how you can create an admin account.

I hope the post was useful and easy to understand. One of the suggestions should help you resolve the problem.