Windows 10: HomeGroup and version 20H2

I was under the impression that Windows 10 after version 1803 does not have HomeGroup. I have version 20H2 that shows a HomeGroup, but I can no longer connect to a Mac on my local HomeGroup. Not being a Windows 10 expert, I am lost with the array of new settings to have my iMac and MacBook back on the HomeGroup. A part that has me confused is that as User, I only have my Microsoft PW (which I used to setup my Windows) and the keypad entry. My iMac asks for User Name and password - to my knowledge, I do not have one. Quite confused... Todd Windows version 20H2

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create a homegroup

Hi Frankievan,

This issue logging in or joining HomeGroup could have happened due to administrator settings. To resolve your issue, we would like to know more about the issue by asking the following questions below:

• Are you the administrator of the HomeGroup network?
• Have you taken or completed any troubleshooting steps?

If you are the administrator, we suggest that you check the settings of your HomeGroup network. You can follow the steps provided in this

article to check if there is something wrong with the settings.

We look forward to your response to our queries.

 

HOMEGROUP

Hi Jed,



If your network contains computers running different versions of Windows, put all computers in the same workgroup



I would suggest you to follow these steps and try to run the HomeGroup troubleshooter:

• Press Windows key + X on the keyboard.
• Click on Control panel.
• Type “Troubleshooting” without quotes in the Control panel
  search box.
• Click on Troubleshooting and click on View all.
• Click on HomeGroup troubleshooter and follow the on-screen instructions.

Let us know the results.

 

Homegroup connectivity problem

We appreciate your detailed response. Damaged system components is one of the possible reasons why you are experiencing issues with saving files from your laptop to your desktop using the HomeGroup. For initial troubleshooting, we suggest running the automated
troubleshooter for HomeGroup issues.

To run the HomeGroup troubleshooter, follow these steps:

• Press the Windows key + X and then choose Control Panel.
• Click on Network and Internet.
• Select HomeGroup and then click Start the HomeGroup troubleshooter.
• Click the Next button and then click on Skip this step.
• Wait for the troubleshooter to finish the process.
• Restart the computer after running the troubleshooter.
• Check if the issue persists.

Update us about the results.