Windows 10: Add or Remove Homegroup Desktop Icon in Windows 10

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  1. KeithJB Win User

    Add or Remove Homegroup Desktop Icon in Windows 10


    How to: Add or Remove Homegroup Desktop Icon in Windows 10

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    Information A homegroup is a group of PCs on a home network that can share devices (such as printers), and libraries (such as your Documents, Pictures, Music, and Video libraries). Using a homegroup makes sharing easier. Your homegroup is protected with a password, which you can change at any time.

    This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the Homegroup desktop icon for your account in Windows 10.

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    Warning Starting with Windows 10 build 17063, the HomeGroup service is no longer operational in Windows 10. The user profile used for sharing and the file/folder/printer shares will continue to work.

    Here are recommended alternatives to HomeGroup for you to get the best file-sharing experience in Windows 10 going forward:
    • File Storage:
      • OneDrive is a cloud-first, cross-device storage and collaboration platform for all of the pieces of data that matter most in your life – like your files, your photos, your videos, and more.
      • OneDrive Files On-Demand takes cloud file storage a step further, allowing you to access all your files in the cloud without having to download them and use storage space on your device.
    • Share Functionality: For those who prefer not to use the Cloud to connect their devices, the Share functionality for folders and printers allows you to see the available devices and connect them to and from other PCs on your home network.
    • Easier Connection: No more remembering cryptic HomeGroup passwords in order to connect to another PC. You can now simply connect through your Microsoft Account email address across devices.
    EXAMPLE: Homegroup desktop icon

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    Here's How:


    Add or Remove Homegroup Desktop Icon in Windows 10 [​IMG]
    Note The .reg files below will add and modify the DWORD value in the registry key below.

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel

    {B4FB3F98-C1EA-428d-A78A-D1F5659CBA93} DWORD

    0 = Add
    1 = Remove


    1. Do step 2 (add) or step 3 (remove) below for what you would like to do.


    2. To Add Homegroup Desktop Icon
    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

    Add_HomeGroup_Desktop_Icon.reg

    Download

    3. To Remove Homegroup Desktop Icon
    NOTE: This is the default setting.
    A) Click/tap on the Download button below to download the file below, and go to step 4 below.

    Remove_HomeGroup_Desktop_Icon.reg

    Download
    4. Save the .reg file to your desktop.

    5. Double click/tap on the downloaded .reg file to merge it.

    6. If prompted, click/tap on Run, Yes (UAC), Yes, and OK to approve the merge.

    7. Refresh (F5) your desktop to apply.

    8. You can now delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.


    That's it,
    Shawn


    Related Tutorials

    :)
     
    KeithJB, Nov 3, 2015
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  2. Why does the registry need to be edited to add a Homegroup Icon to the desktop?

    Why does the registry need to be edited to add a Homegroup Icon to the desktop?

    I had to add this key to make it work (found intructions on TenForums.com and other independent forums: Add or Remove Homegroup Desktop Icon in Windows 10):

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons\NewStartPanel

    {B4FB3F98-C1EA-428d-A78A-D1F5659CBA93} DWORD

    0 = Add

    1 = Remove
     
    SEwing1243, Nov 3, 2015
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  3. Windows 10 Desktop, Unable to remove Homegroup or Libraries icons

    Learned how to remove the HomeGroup icon from the Windows 10 desktop from a YouTube video "Fastest Way to Remove the HomeGroup icon"

    1. Right-click on the desktop

    2. Select Refresh

    Done!
     
    mfjohnso44, Nov 3, 2015
    #3
  4. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Add or Remove Homegroup Desktop Icon in Windows 10

    Hello Keith, *Smile

    I've noticed that sometimes the Homegroup icon may just show up randomly on the desktop for no apparent reason. When this happens, usually refreshing (F5) the desktop will remove it.
     
    Brink, Nov 3, 2015
    #4
  5. KeithJB Win User
    Yes, you are right Shawn - it went away by itself!! Wierd. Thanks for posting the reg change though. I'll remember it in case I need it!
     
    KeithJB, Nov 3, 2015
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  6. fredvp Win User
    I downloaded the file to delete the homegroup icon off the desktop.
    I noticed that it added the key to the registry with a 1 in dword for remove..
    But the icon is still on the desktop! *Sad
     
    fredvp, Dec 19, 2015
    #6
  7. Brink
    Brink New Member
    Hello Fred, and welcome to Ten Forums. *Smile

    Did you see if restarting the computer may help?
     
    Brink, Dec 19, 2015
    #7
  8. fredvp Win User

    Add or Remove Homegroup Desktop Icon in Windows 10

    I tried 2 restarts .

    No luck

    Homegroup icon still on desktop.

    It won't go in the recycle bin either!
     
    fredvp, Dec 19, 2015
    #8
  9. Brink
    Brink New Member
    In that case, export the registry keys at the locations below, and upload them. I'll be happy to take a look to see if it may be enabled at one of the other usual locations below. *Smile

    HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons


    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons

    HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\WOW6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\HideDesktopIcons
     
    Brink, Dec 19, 2015
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  10. fredvp Win User
    Hello Brink..

    Exported Registry Locations attached. *Think

    1.reg
    2.reg
    3.reg
     
    fredvp, Dec 20, 2015
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  11. Brink
    Brink New Member
    I don't see anything in those locations that would have the Homegroup icon show.

    If you don't use Homegroup, then you could stop and disable the two services below to get rid of it.

    https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/4...dows-10-a.html

    HomeGroup Listener

    HomeGroup Provider
     
    Brink, Dec 20, 2015
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  12. fredvp Win User
    Hi Brink

    I disabled both in services.
    The icon is gone now.*Smile
    If I ever need homegroup I can always start it
    again!
    Thanks
    Fred
     
    fredvp, Dec 21, 2015
    #12
  13. Brink
    Brink New Member

    Add or Remove Homegroup Desktop Icon in Windows 10

    You're most welcome Fred. *Smile
     
    Brink, Apr 4, 2018
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