[Fing] Find does not scan - last one 10 months ago

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Benjamin Carter

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8 months ago

Hi! I understand you're having trouble with the Fing app scan not working, and your last successful scan was about 10 months ago. To clarify, did the scanning stop happening right after an update? Also, are you using Fing on this Windows 10 device or on a mobile device?

Meanwhile, I'll help guide you through some steps to get your Fing scan working again.

1. Restart Fing and Your Device
Sometimes, simply closing the app fully and restarting your computer can clear temporary glitches. Please make sure Fing is not running in the background (check the Task Manager on Windows).

2. Check Network Connection
Make sure your Windows 10 device is properly connected to your Wi-Fi or wired network, as Fing requires network access to scan.

3. Update or Reinstall Fing
Since your last scan was 10 months ago, it’s possible the app or desktop version is outdated or corrupted. I recommend:
- Checking for the latest version of Fing and updating to it.
- If already updated, uninstall Fing completely and reinstall it fresh from the official Fing website. This can fix corrupted files causing scanning issues.

4. Run Fing as Administrator
On Windows, sometimes Fing needs elevated permissions to scan your local network. Right-click on the Fing app shortcut and select "Run as administrator," then try scanning again.

5. Network Permissions & Firewall
Check that your Windows Firewall or any antivirus software is not blocking Fing from accessing your network. You can temporarily disable firewall/AV to test if the scan works, but be sure to enable security software again afterward.

6. Check for Scan Error or Blank Screen Issues
If the app opens but the scan does not start or you get a blank screen, try this:
- Quit Fing from Task Manager fully.
- Restart your PC.
- Open Fing again with administrator rights.

If you have already tried some of these steps, please let me know which ones. Also, if you get any error messages or particular behavior during a scan attempt, sharing that would help me narrow down the cause.

If these don’t resolve the issue, I can guide you with more advanced diagnostics or direct you to support options.

Are you satisfied with this initial set of suggestions?

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