How to stop a Windows 8 HTPC from showing up under Network?

Discussion in 'Home Theater PCs' started by RayCathode, Mar 20, 2018.

  1. RayCathode

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    I have a Windows 8 computer running Windows Media Center and on every other computer in the house it shows up under network as a media device. I have media streaming turned off on all the computers (even the HTPC). It shouldn't irk me seeing it there, but it does...

    Any ideas?
     
    #1 RayCathode, Mar 20, 2018
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  2. Iron Woode

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    probably because network discovery is turned on.
     
    #2 Iron Woode, Mar 27, 2018
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