How to join a homegroup?

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• 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.

• How can I remove homegroups forever?

  Original title: HOMEGROUPS - hate THEM!

  URGENT!  Please, please, please... someone instruct me how to remove forever the homegroups since my laptop HP for ever and ever.  Absolutely, I despise and hate having them.  Don't want, don't need and are an impossibility of my doing my work done competently and successfully completed timely.

  Have Windows 7 Home Premium edition and do not understand how and why "suddenly" I joined a homegroup after removing me a few mos ago.  Don't know why this has happened and I'm SICK of it.  Remove its functionality forever my laptop HP X 16-1025nr is so necessary and would be eternally grateful for those who could help me.

  This is my last straw with Windows... If this can not be removed FOREVER or, at the VERY less, STILL not turned off, then I have no choice but to go in an OPS which has no such nonsense.  Don't want to but the time is $$$ and do not have time for this ongoing issue to keep rearing its ugly head.

  Have dealt with this recurring issue for WAY, WAY, WAY too long now and, after LOTS and LOTS of patience and diligence, I am now at my last rope to his subject.

  Your help is essential and greatly appreciated.

  Michael Gunner

  Hello

  Go to Control Panel / group/leave the homegroup, and click on leave the homegroup.

  When all computers in the homegroup has left there is no more.

  Then disable IPv6, http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929852

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

  Group residential network = works only between computers of Win 7 (IPv6). This type of configuration, it is very easy to entry level users to start sharing network.

  Working network = fundamentally similar to previous methods of sharing that 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 the 3rd party software is uninstalled, or disables, make sure Windows native firewall is active .

  If you choose to use the work (IPv4) network.

  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
  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 authorization and security problems, 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 . There must be specific users. All means all users who already have an account now as users. This does not mean everyone who feel they would like to connect.

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  *** Note. Some of the processes described above are made sake not for Windows, but to compensate for different routers and how their firmware works and stores information about computers that are networked.

  Jack-MVP Windows Networking. WWW.EZLAN.NET

• 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.

  -------------

  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

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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

• How to find my homegroup password in Vista

  I'm trying to set up a home network between my Windows 7 computer and my Vista computer.

  I want to use the password protected sharing option but cannot find the homegroup password in the Vista computer.

  Where is he?

  Vista computers cannot join a homegroup. This is not to say that they cannot be attached to a network that also has computers to Windows 7, which can be found on a homegroup.

  See

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/help/sharing-files-and-printers-with-different-versions-of-Windows

  Tom Ferguson

• 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

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  Microsoft Answers Support Engineer
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• Cannot join the homegroup

  I have two computers windows 7. One is a desktop computer and one is a laptop. I have a printer connected to my desktop computer. I'm trying to implement a homegroup on my desktop, so I can print from the files from my laptop and my desktop on my laptop access.

  I use AT & T as ISP and received a 2WIRE router/gateway to AT & T (Uverse).

  I access Internet through a wired connection from my desktop to the router/gateway and I have access to the Internet via a wireless connection from my laptop to the router/gateway.

  I have the driver for my printer on both computers.

  I created a homegroup on my desktop computer. I have received and printed the password of the residential group created on the desktop.

  When I on my laptop, I don't get the screen asking to join the home group. The screen I received looks like the screen that allows me to create a home on my lap top group.

  I want the House Group to set up on my office and share with my laptop.

  I spent reviewing the documents on the Internet to diagnose the problem without success.

  I don't think that my lap top using the correct network to find the homegroup (just a guess). I need to be able to connect but computers to the Internet without degradation of the service.

  Any help would be appreciated.

  Greg

  Original title: joined the homegroup

  Hi Greg,.

  You get an error message while trying to join the Group of House?

  I suggest going through the article and follow the steps. Here is the link for your reference.

  Why I can't join a homegroup?

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/why-can-t-I-join-a-HomeGroup

  Additional information:

  Homegroup from start to finish

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/HomeGroup-help#HomeGroup-start-to-finish=Windows-7&V1H=win81tab1&V2H=win7tab1

  Homegroup: frequently asked questions

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/HomeGroup-frequently-asked-questions

  Hope the helps of information. Let us know if you need help with Windows related issues. We will be happy to help you.

• 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

• 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.

• 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?

• 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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• "To join a homegroup, network location of your computer must be on private."

  I try to have the Surface to join my home group who has Windows 7 machines so that it can share a printer.

  However, I got the following error message in the control panel-> network and Internet-> homegroup
  "To join a homegroup, network location of your computer must be on private."
  Parameter that is?
  The troubleshooting tool helps not at all.
  Thank you.

  Hello

  Thanks for posting the question. I've surely you will help find a solution on the issue of the homegroup.
  What is the antivirus installed on the computer program? (Windows 7 and Windows 8?)
  Method 1:
  Temporarily turn off the firewall and antivirus and check with the question. Even in Windows 7 computer turn off which hosts Homegroup.
  Caution:
  
  Antivirus software can help protect your computer against viruses and other security threats. In most cases, you should not disable your antivirus software. If you need to disable temporarily to install other software, you must reactivate as soon as you are finished. If you are connected to the Internet or a network, while your antivirus software is disabled, your computer is vulnerable to attacks.
  Method 2: Run the troubleshooter described in the article:
  The homegroup Windows problems
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/HomeGroup-problems-in-Windows
  Method 3
  Perform the steps described in the article:
  Why can't I connect to other computers?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/cant-connect-other-PCs
  See also:
  Homegroup from start to finish
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/HomeGroup-from-start-to-finish
  Domain, workgroup or home group: what is the difference?
  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows-8/domain-workgroup-HomeGroup-what-is-difference
  Hope this information helps. Please reply back with the State so that we can help you.