Windows 10: homegroup sharing

Discus and support homegroup sharing in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have a new laptop with windows 10 Pro. I have an older home pc with windows 10 home. I set up homegroup on the laptop and received the homegroup code... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by christaylor9, Jul 17, 2018.

  1. homegroup sharing


    I have a new laptop with windows 10 Pro. I have an older home pc with windows 10 home. I set up homegroup on the laptop and received the homegroup code but do not see where to enter that share code on the home pc. I just want to have access to pictures on both.

    I setup onedrive to share word and excel files but cannot share pictures. Help please..

    :)
     
    christaylor9, Jul 17, 2018
    #1

  2. Share files through homegroup

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    I understand that you are trying to share files and data to your computer by using HomeGroup. I suggest you to refer the below steps and check if it helps creating and sharing files through Homegroup.

    How to Check HomeGroup has been Created on Windows 10


    • Go to the HomeGroup
      window.

    • You can see the list of
      libraries and devices
      that the system is sharing in the homegroup.

    • There are many options available for you to do any changing.

    • For instance, you can change the password by selecting the
      Change Password link.
    With a view of sharing data with other computers in homegroup, you need to ensure whether the
    network discovery is turned on. If it is not you will face problems while sharing the data.

    How to turn on Network Discovery on Windows 10


    • Press (hit) on the Change Advanced Sharing Settings link when you are into the
      HomeGroup window.

    • Navigate to the Private (current profile) section.

    • Select the option which says to
      Turn on network discovery.

    • Then select the option of
      Turn on file and printer sharing
      so that you can be able to share files and printers within the homegroup.

    • Windows will administer your homegroup connection by default. But, by the way, if you want to put some extra security then create a user account and password for any machines that are connected to your homegroup.

    • So to do this, select the
      Use
      user accounts and passwords to connect to other computers
      option.
    Hope this information is helpful. Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Jul 17, 2018
    #2
  3. HomeGroup sharing stability

    Thanks for updating us on the result of recreating the homegroup network. SInce the issue is still occurring, we suggest that you follow the steps below to run the automated homegroup troubleshooter available in Windows 10:

    • Press the Windows key + X to open the quick link menu and from the list of options select
      Control Panel.
    • Once Control Panel is open, select Network and Internet
      from the options provided.
    • Under Network and Internet select the option HomeGroup and then on the lower portion look for the option labeled " Start the HomeGroup troubleshooter".
    The automated troubleshooter will detect errors within the homegroup and attempt to automatically correct any error that can cause the homegroup network to not function as intended.

    We look forward to your response once you complete the steps.
     
    Jordan Dom, Jul 17, 2018
    #3
  4. homegroup sharing

    Unable to share information from HomeGroup on Windows 10

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience caused to you with connecting to the HomeGroup network.

    Do let us know the following information to assist you better with this issue:

    • What exactly happens when you try to share any information on your computers?
    • Which troubleshooter have you deployed to resolve the issue?
    • Were you able to see any error code/ error message with this issue?
    • Were you able to see the other computer under newly created HomeGroup?

    I suggest you to try the below and check if it helps.

    Step 1: Turn on network discovery on both the computers


    • Press Windows key, type sharing and click on
      Manage advanced sharing settings.

    • Under Private, Network discovery, check mark the option
      Turn on network discovery.

    If the issue still persists,

    Step 2: I suggest you to run
    HomeGroup troubleshooter if not yet tried and check.

    HomeGroup troubleshooter finds and fix problems with viewing computers or shared folders in a HomeGroup.


    • Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on
      Control Panel.

    • In the Control Panel window, select
      Category and then select Large icons.

    • Click on Troubleshooting.

    • Click View all and then click on
      HomeGroup.

    • Follow the on-screen instructions.

    Step 3: I suggest you to install all the pending updates on Windows 10 computer that you performed reset on.


    • Connect to the internet.

    • Press Windows
      key and type updates.

    • Click on Check for updates.

    • Under Windows Updates, click on
      Check for updates.

    • Try to install the updates being shown.

    Hope it helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue to assist you further.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Jul 17, 2018
    #4
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