'net view' generates error "The service has not been started"

Question

I have a problem in Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager where by the computer browser to do a remote push install has randomly stopped working showing the error message

Network Provider: Microsoft Windows Network Error: The service has not been started

so I searched around online and also tested net view in Command Prompt which shows the error message

C:\Users\Administrator.DOMAIN>net view
The service has not been started.

More help is available by typing NET HELPMSG 2184.

I have checked both Computer Browser and Workstation services and both were running but I also restarted them and I have the same error messages. Does anyone know how I can resolve the issue?

Old thread, but does `NET VIEW \\COMPUTERNAME` work properly? — sippybear, Apr 16 '18 at 21:36
For me yes! Only NET VIEW does not... but then again, my own computer does not show up on explorer network view... — marcolopes, May 23 '21 at 01:14

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Feb 20 '18 at 19:16

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Computer Browser also depends on the Server service. Have you checked that it's running?

answered Feb 20 '18 at 19:16

PatrikN

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'net view' generates error "The service has not been started"

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