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• Cannot join the homegroup to the second computer in the network.

  I've recently updated my desktop pc and laptop with windows 7.  The office is a s 530 Dell Inspiron and the laptop is a Dell Inspiron 15.  The Office has managed to create a homegroup in windows 7, but I can't get the laptop to join.  I ran the wizard of troubleshooting many times without success.  Sharing files between computers is available, I can't just join the homegroup.  I have read several forums about ipv6, and although it shows that IPv6 is enabled, the status shows no network access.  I tried to leave the homegroup, stop and begin another without success as well.  Router is a Belkin N1 Vision 802.11n.  I can follow directions very well, but I'm not a genius with this stuff.  If there is something that I should be more specific, please let me know.  I'm going crazy here.

  OK, that was my answer.  I have connected the laptop in the server and was immediately allowed to join the homegroup.  Once the initial installation has been made, I can now access homegroup wireless on the network without any problems.  I don't know why I had to connect using ethernet to set up.  New bug in the OS, I guess.  Thanks for the help.

• Two computers (Win7), a homegroup. Why second computer cannot join the homegroup?

  I have two new laptops, in the two running Win7.  Computer laptop 1 runs 64 bit.  Laptop 2 runs 32 bit.  CradlePoint router used to set up a network home.  Both computers show as being on the host of the CTR network.

  Set up a homegroup on 1 laptop.
  Laptop computer 2 "joined".  Laptop 2 could see and read the files from the laptop 1.  Computer laptop 1 could NOT see cell phone 2.

  Restart both computers.  Same problem (portable 2 is invisible for 1 laptop, if 1 cell is visible for laptop 2).

  Computer laptop 1 has left the homegroup, intending to join in an attempt to solve the problem.  Now, when 1 laptop computer attempts to join the network, the message is: "There are currently no homegroup on the network", with the offer of "create a homegroup."

  Laptop 2 shows that there is clearly a homegroup, and he joined.

  What should I do to join the existing laptop 1 to the homegroup?
  This could possibly be linked to the 64 bit OS?  Can't imagine it would, but I'm at a complete loss here!

  Confused Laurie,

  Take a look at the following link and see if it helps:
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/why-can-t-I-join-a-HomeGroup

  Cody C
  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• My computer cannot join a homegroup. What do I need to fix this?

  my computer cannot join a homegroup, what do I need to fix this?

  Windows 7 is installed? This is the only version of windows that supports the homegroup

• Unable to join the homegroup on new Inspiron 15 5559

  I had a residential group put in place for a good while on 3 computers desktop and an old Tower, but my new laptop Dell Inspiron 15 5559 with 10 Windows fails to reach.  I get to the point of putting in the right password and clicking NEXT, then the bar keeps of moving from left to right for several minutes, then stops without any messages and not to join.

  Here are the details.  Computer of One Office (a Dell Inspiron 630 with Windows 7 Pro), a former HP with Windows Pro 10 office, an old house built office with Windows 10 Pro (64-bit), and an old Toshiba laptop with 64 bit Windows 7 Home.  All these joined the homegroup very well.  In addition to the homegroup, I have the file & printer sharing power with 4 of them.  On the Dell desktop computer, I have 9 folders and two shared printers.  The new laptop Dell can access shared folders, it is just unable to join the homegroup.  I created the homegroup because I had problems to access 2 shared printers (a Canon IP1600 inkjet and laser Samsung ML-2525) with 10 windows, in case you're wondering why I'm not just with the file & printer sharing instead of homegroup.

  In any case the key is that everything on this new Dell laptop works fine except that I can not join the homegroup, and I'm very curious as to why not.  I did full virus scans with Defender and Norton 360 and have done two scans with MalwareBytes, but no malware has been found.  I also ran "SFC/scannow" and it found no problem either.  I checked to make sure that I put in the security key for the homegroup, and at this point, I am triple ideas.  It please does not restore to the factory settings, because I had this problem since the first day that I got this laptop out of the box before I did any customization. FWIW, I'm no novice in computer science.

  What suggest you?  TIA

  Yesterday I posted a note that I would have found and solved the problem.  I don't know what happened to this post.  The problem was that there was a popup that was actually a pop-under hidden behind a number of open windows.  He said that there was an invalid password.  Of course the note that I had used to set up 4 PCs had a "n" where there is now a "m".  I would like to say that this has changed from n to m somehow otherwise I don't know how I was able to put in place the other 4 PCs.  Anyhoo, the problem is now resolved.

• Problems to join the homegroup.

  Hello, I installed windows 7 Professional on 2 PCs at my home. I need to work with the networking of the homegroup. I tried to create the network in both computers, but the other do not recognize when I try to join the homegroup. I tried solving the problems in both computers, but nothing happens. I changed the name of the Working Group, but the problem is still there. I tried everything I had read in the forums, but nothing happens. I would be happy if you could help me.

  PS: Sorry if my English is not the best

  Hi Dmpalma.

  This is a doc that might help you: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Why-can-t-I-join-a-homegroup

  Other things to try:

  1. ensure that your computers have different computer names.
  2. try to leave the homegroup on both computers, restart both computers, and then start again (create the homegroup on one computer, and then join him another computer)

  Thank you
  Gloria Boyer
  Microsoft

• I disconnected from the home group, but when I try to join the homegroup I can't because I put a password and I forgot the password. What should I do?

  Hello. I disconnected from the home group, but when I try to join the homegroup I can't because I put a password and I forgot the password. What should I do? TQ

  Hello. I disconnected from the home group, but when I try to join the homegroup I can't because I put a password and I forgot the password. What should I do? TQ

  Where can I find my homegroup password?

• Unable to join the homegroup - when you attempt to join I get this message: cannot create a homegroup on this computer

  I tried all the suggested 'fixes' and am still unable to join. My network has worked well until I installed W7. I can create a homegroup on any computer (I have 4 on the network), but no other computers can join. All I get when you are trying to reach is "impossible to create a homegroup on this computer". It is a problen very common, judging from all the complaints I've seen on the forums. With no exaggeration, there are thousands of people are unable to use this 'easy '... home network Please don't tell me to disable my firewall or computer time sync or one of the other "fixes" that do not help.

  Hello

  Since you're so desperate, you can configure the network to the office network.

  It's a little more work than the collective dwelling, but the results are more flexible.

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  Here you have the whole story because what Win 7 can make wise network.

  Win7 when configured on the peer-to-peer network has three types of configurations of sharing.

  Homegroup = only works between Win 7 computers. This type of configuration, it is very easy to entry level users to start sharing network.

  Network of home or work = fundamentally similar (and better) to the previous methods of theWorking Group sharing which allow you to control what, how and to whom the records would be shared with.
  
  Public share = network Public (as Internet Café) in order to reduce security risks.

  For the best newspaper of the results of each computer screen system and together all computers on a network of the same name, while each computer has its own unique name.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_name.jpg

  Make sure that the software firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall on, Vista/XP Firewall Native should be disabled, and the active firewall has adjusted to your network numbers IP on what is sometimes called the Zone of confidence (see part 3 firewall instructions

  General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq.html#trusted
  Please Note that some 3rd party software firewall continue to block the same aspects it traffic Local, they are turned Off (disabled). If possible, configure the firewall correctly or completely uninstall to allow a clean flow of local network traffic.

  If you end up with the 3rd party software uninstalled or disabled, make sure that Windows native firewall is active .

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  If your network consists only of Win 7 and you want a simple network, use it.

  Group residential-recommended-links - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/HomeGroup-recommended-links
  Homegroup - frequently asked questions - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/HomeGroup-frequently-asked-questions
  Why can't I create a homegroup? - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Why-cant-I-create-a-homegroup

  Change-a-group home-password - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Change-a-homegroup-password
  How to leave a homegroup - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Leave-a-homegroup
  To turn on/off and set the IPv6 components - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929852

  After you have configured the homegroup, scroll to the bottom for the Permission/security section.

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  Network Win 7 with another version of Windows as a work network (works very well if all computers are Win 7 also).

  In the center of the network, by clicking on the type of network opens the window to the right.

  Choose your network type. Note the check box at the bottom and check/uncheck depending on your needs.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_type.jpg

  Win 7 - http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Networking-home-computers-running-different-versions-of-Windows

  Win 7 network sharing folder specific work - http://www.onecomputerguy.com/windows7/windows7_sharing.htm

  Vista file and printer sharing - http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

  Windows XP file sharing - http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;304040

  In Win XP Pro with simple sharing Off, you can visually see the Permission/security level and set them up at your convenience.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/security/learnmore/AccessControl.mspx#securityTab

  Sharing printer XP - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx

  Setting Windows native firewall for sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
  Windows XP Patch for sharing with Vista (no need for XP - SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120

  When you have finished the configuration of the system, it is recommended to restart everything the router and all computers involved.

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  If you have permission and security issues with Vista/Win7, check the following settings.

  Point to a folder that wants to share do right click and choose Properties.

  In the properties

  Click on the Security tab shown in the bellows of the photo on the right) and verify that users and their permissions (see photo below Centre and left) are configured correctly. Then do the same for the authorization tab.

  This screen shot is to Win 7, Vista menus are similar.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/permission-security.jpg

  The Security Panel and the authorization Panel, you need to highlight each user/group and consider that the authorization controls are verified correctly.

  When everything is OK, restart the network (router and computer).

  * Note . The groups and users listed in the screen-shoot are just an example. Your list will focus on how your system is configured.

  ** Note . All the users who are allowed to share need to have an account onall computers that they are allowed to connect to.

  Everyone is an account, that means a group of all users who already have an account now as users. It is available to avoid the need to configure permission for each on its own, it does not mean all those who feel that they would like to connect.

  Jack - Microsoft MVP, Windows networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET

• disorders to join the homegroup

  I created a homegroup on Win7 Home premium computer and I try to join a basic family Win7 network.  Both computers have different names, both have access all files and printers, sharing, etc, insofar as I have implemented and uses a password.  Network Diagnostics cannot find something wrong, BUT I must be missing something.  Can anyone offer any help?

  Hello

  Thanks for posting your question on the Microsoft community.

  Thank you for details on the issue.

  This problem may occur because of corrupted or incorrect homegroup settings.

  I suggest you run homegroup troubleshooter and check if that helps.
  Reference:
  Open the homegroup troubleshooting utility
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/open-the-HomeGroup-Troubleshooter

  It ensures that your computer different network services work correctly, and that your computer is a member of a homegroup.

  If this does not help, please refer to this article and check the issue.
  Reference:
  Homegroup from start to finish
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/HomeGroup-help#HomeGroup-start-to-finish=Windows-7&V1H=win81tab1&V2H=win7tab1

  I hope this information helps.

  Please let us know if you need more help.

  Thank you

• My computer is on a network, but Windows 7 (Pro x 64) shows that it is not. Cannot change network location to home. Cannot use the homegroup.

  I'm putting my network (with homegroup) home, but when I go into control panel > network and Internet > homegroup, it says:

  "This computer cannot connect to a homegroup." Then,

  "To create or join a homegroup, network location of your computer must be on home."

  Okay so. I go to network and sharing Center and click on "connect to a network" and I get a box in the lower right corner that says "no connection available.

  I find that strange, because when I click on 'My Computer', I see in the left pane all the computers in my house under 'Network'... so I'm in network... but I'm not?

  It is a problem because until I am able to add this computer, I am unable to share the data on this computer and it is my office alone AND the pc is connected to my router.

  I can not access my storage drive. I can't stream media.

  All opinions are appreciated. Thank you.

  Hello

  Check the Device Manager for the entry of valid card of the wire.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_dm.jpg

  If there is no valid entry, remove any entry from fake and re - install the drivers for the wireless card.

  Check network connections to make sure that you have a Local Area Connection icon/entry, and that the properties of the icon (right-click on the icon) are correctly configured with the TCP/IPv4 protocol in the properties of network connections.

  http://www.ezlan.NET/Win7/net_connection_tcp.jpg

  Connect you to the menu of the router from a work computer and make sure DHCP is on, and it is configured to assign IPs which can cover the number of computers that are connected (a bit more will be even better).

  Turn off the computer and the router, reset the router and the computer.

  Right-click on the wireless network connection card, select status, details and see if she got an IP address and the rest of the settings.

  It still does not work, try this too.

  Firewall software.

  Make sure that the software firewall on each computer allows free local traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall Windows Firewall should be disabled, and the active firewall has adjusted to your network numbers IP on what is sometimes called the Zone of confidence (see part 3 firewall instructions

  General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
  Please note that some 3rd party software firewall continue to block the same aspects it traffic Local, they are turned Off (disabled). If possible, configure the firewall correctly, or uninstall it completely allowing the clean flow of traffic on the local network. If the 3rd party software is uninstalled, or disables, make sure Windows native firewall is active .

  Reset the network stacks .

  Type Cmd in the search text box.

  Press Ctrl-Shift-Enter keyboard shortcut to run a command as administrator prompt.  Allow the elevation.

  Type netsh winsock reset at the command prompt and press the Enter key.

  Do the same process to refresh the TCP/IP, just replace the command typed with.

  netsh int ip reset

  Restart the computer.

  Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET

• Photo Story 3 cannot join the audio of the video program, get the error message, even when you try to select the files audio mp3

  Photo Story 3 impossible to join several video (audio) to program songs that has been created, an error message that it cannot accept the format audio, even when you try to select the files mp3 audio.

  Hi BeverlyHeuer,

  I suggest that you convert the music file to convert it into .wav format and check if you can contact.

  Photo Story 3 for Windows: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-XP/help/digitalphotography/photo-story-FAQ

• Getting the error "Windows can't detect a homegroup on this network" join the homegroup

  "Windows can't detect a homegroup on this network."

  My RT of surface can not join my homegroup

  all the answers

  Thanks for your help

  I ran across a few troubleshooting tips

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/HomeGroup-problems-in-Windows

  and discovered that pc and rt surface were of the same name

  as soon as I changed it, it works.

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• I cannot join the domain in my office with my home edition, Windows

  Anyone, please help me solve the problem please...

  I use Microsoft Windows Home Edition...

  I can't join the domain...

  If I open network connections, and then I click on advance and I choose network identification and then I click on edit, there is only the option of working group...

  But if I opened that there is two option in windows proffesional came... First area and the second is the working group...

  How do for pop up that way I can join domain in my office?

  I thank the of for anyone who can help me...

  Anyone, please help me solve the problem please...

  I use Microsoft Windows Home Edition...

  I can't join the domain...

  If I open network connections, and then I click on advance and I choose network identification and then I click on edit, there is only the option of working group...

  But if I opened that there is two option in windows proffesional came... First area and the second is the working group...

  How do for pop up that way I can join domain in my office?

  I thank the of for anyone who can help me...

  XP Home Edition is not supported to join a domain. XP Professional is.

• cannot leave the homegroup (Windows 8)

  I have a Windows 8 for laptop HP Pavilion g6-2230sa Notebook PC and everytime I try to leave the homegroup I get a message saying "Windows could not remove your computer from homegroup."

  Can anyone help?

  ManikOsiris,

  The only option I know is to run the system update.

  It is a new feature that will uninstall windows and reinstall without affecting your personal files.

  Here is a link to a refreshment.

  I would like to know how everything goes

  Nice day.

• Cannot display the homegroup password

  Original title: "the homegroup password.

  I'm trying to connect our computers in the same residential group, but on the main computer, I can't see the password when I go to the right page to view and print password it says windows can not let me change the password or remove this computer in homegroup.  How can I get the password I can't understand it.

  Hello

  Maybe this can help, http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/HomeGroup-frequently-asked-questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/change-a-HomeGroup-password

  Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET