Windows 10: Cannot View / Change Homegroup Password

Discus and support Cannot View / Change Homegroup Password in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have three computers I would like to add to a homegroup. One is a MAC (optional) and two are windows 10 laptops. At some point in the distant and... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by imnotascientist, May 5, 2017.

  1. Cannot View / Change Homegroup Password


    I have three computers I would like to add to a homegroup. One is a MAC (optional) and two are windows 10 laptops. At some point in the distant and long forgotten past, I must have created a homegroup. On the two available computers running windows 10, I have the ability to "join homegroup" but not create one. No idea what the passwords are.

    Regardless of what lap top I'm on, when right-clicking on "Homegroup" in File Explorer, I don't have the option of "View The Homegroup Password". It is greyed out. Ideally, I would like to start fresh. Is this at all possible.

    Forgive my lack of detail. I'm a bit of a nube. And guidance you can provide would be welcome.

    Cheers,

    jb

    :)
     
    imnotascientist, May 5, 2017
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  2. svgluke Win User

    There is a homegroup on the network, but none of the computers/laptops on the network are connected

    Original Title: Homegroup

    There is a homegroup on the network, but none of the computers/laptops on the network are connected to it so there is no way for me to change or view the password for the homegroup. I also cannot seem to make a new homegroup. I have recently purchased a
    new laptop that I want to be on the homegroup with something else but I can't do that because there is already one made. How do I delete the current homegroup, view the password or at least make a new one? Many thanks.
     
    svgluke, May 5, 2017
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  3. DJGAMBLE Win User
    Windows 10 Homegroup Administrator Password

    In the past I was able to view the password for setting up laptops to join the homegroup since I am the only user and Administrator. However, it appears that I cannot link to the Administrator password to join the homegroup. Any recommendations?
     
    DJGAMBLE, May 5, 2017
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  4. Edwin New Member

    Cannot View / Change Homegroup Password

    Is your PC Network set to Private or Public?
     
    Edwin, May 5, 2017
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