Network Map feature removed?

Question

Has the Network Map feature been removed in Windows 8? The Developer Preview does not seem to have it. I understand Steven Sinofsky said some UI bits are missing so I am only hoping it's that. Can someone from Microsoft clarify whether it's gone?

Answer 1

Thanks for replying.

First of all, I am not talking about the ability to map a network drive. I am talking about the Network Map feature in Network and Sharing Center which uses the LLTD protocol to build a map of your network. Don't know why you bring up mapping a network drive.

I am not joined to a domain, I am on a workgroup. I could turn that the setting on from Group Policy but Network and Sharing Center does not have the "Network Map" feature in the Windows Developer Preview any more.

Answer 2

AFAIK the feature only works for private networks. Is your network private or public?

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Answer 3

It's my home network and I have marked it as Private. The entire section for Network Map is missing in all Windows 8 builds from Network and Sharing Center.