Windows 10: Complications with HomeGroup on Windows 10 (Yes, after it was removed)

Hello, I had a Homegroup set up on Windows 10 before it was removed from Windows 10. Despite this, my computer still is part of the homegroup I set up, even though the settings for it was removed. I also have a Windows 7 computer which I am trying to sync with the Windows 10 computer, and attempting to access the folder I shared requires the Homegroup password which I forgot. As my Windows 10 computer was the one which set it up, I had to go there for the password, except Homegroup was removed.


Is there a way to
A) Completely delete the homegroup so I can set up a new network for syncing
B) Somehow get the homegroup password


Any help would be appreciated.

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''GHOST'' homegroup removal from start up

Hi Russel,

Utilizing a HomeGroup makes things easier to share. Since you're not using the HomeGroup feature, we suggest that you disable it instead to have your Microsoft Account be the default sign-in on Startup. Follow the steps listed below to disable
HomeGroup:

Step 1: Leave the HomeGroup. (This only applies if your PC is currently part of a HomeGroup. If your PC is not part of any group then proceed to Step 2.)

• Type HomeGroup in the Search bar and press
  Enter.
• Under Other homegroup actions click on the Leave the homegroup option.
• On the Leave the Homegroup window, confirm that you want to leave by clicking Leave the homegroup.
• Click the Finish button when the wizard finishes removing you from the HomeGroup.

Step 2: Disable HomeGroup Services

You'll need to disable two HomeGroup services to disable the HomeGroup feature in Windows.

• Type Services in the Search bar and press Enter.
  
• Scroll down on the list and look for HomeGroup Listener and
  HomeGroup Provider services. Double-click the HomeGroup Listener service to open its properties window.
  
• In the Properties window, select Disabled from the
  Startup type drop-down menu and then click OK.
• Do the same procedure for the HomeGroup Provider services.

If you need further assistance, just don't hesitate to let us know.

 

Password in Homegroup on Windows 10

Hi Clay,

Thank you for responding.

As your concern is to remove/ exit from the HomeGroup, I suggest you to try the below steps and check:

• Press Windows key from the keyboard, type HomeGroup
  and select it.
• Click in the HomeGroup and click on Leave the HomeGroup.

For more information:
HomeGroup from start to finish

Click on More options.

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status for this issue for further assistance.

 

Windows 10 HomeGroup Broken

Hello,

We suggest running the homegroup troubleshooter. It automatically diagnose and repair common problems with viewing computer or shared files in homegroup. Refer to the steps below:

• Press the Windows key, and type Troubleshooting, and press the
  Enter key.
• At the Troubleshooting window, click View all
  at the left pane.
• Select Homegroup from the list to start the troubleshooter.

Also, we recommend checking the steps that workarounds provided by Marilyn360
on this thread.

We look forward to your response.

Regards.