Reset my HP Windows 10 and make it discoverable on my Windows LAN

I want to completely reset your Windows 10 laptop while ensuring it remains easily discoverable on your Windows 11 LAN. 

1. Assign a Static IP Address

To ensure your Windows 10 laptop has a consistent IP address after the reset, assign it a static IP address.

Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Ethernet > Change adapter options.

Right-click on your network adapter and select Properties.

Double-click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

Select Use the following IP address and manually input the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway.

I used the current dynamic credentials to create the static credentials:

IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.209(Preferred)

Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . : 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . : 192.168.1.1

2. Enable Network Discovery

Make sure Network Discovery is enabled on both your Windows 10 and Windows 11 computers.

Go to Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings.

Expand Network discovery and select Turn on network discovery.

 

3. Reset

Run reset this PC, Select Rmeove everything, and say yes to clean data 

4. Reinstall Network Adapter Drivers

1. Install the latest network adapter drivers for your laptop.
2. Reconnect to Your Network: Connect your laptop to the network using the same network settings (SSID and password).
3. Verify IP Address: Check if the static IP address is still assigned correctly.
4. Enable File Sharing (Optional): If you want to share files, enable file sharing and permissions. 
5. Update Windows: After the reset, ensure you install the latest Windows updates.
6. Reinstall Necessary Software: Reinstall essential software and drivers.
7. By following these steps, you should be able to successfully reset your Windows 10 laptop while maintaining its visibility on your LAN.