Windows 10: Homegroup vs Workgroup

Last year I did some testing with three computers linked through a Switch and Ethernet CAT6 cables. I didn't have much luck with Homegroups and was constantly asked to return to a Home Network and kept getting cut off. I managed to connect three computers through Workgroup with fewer problems.

Is Workgroup a more reliable setup compared to Homegroup?

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WINDOWS 10 HOMEGROUPS AND WORKGROUPS

Many thanks for the suggestion. Sadly it doesn't work. I followed the steps exactly for the main PC and was able to create the new home group at Step 5. Then on Step 6 I turned on the laptop and was offered the opportunity to join the homegroup which I
did. This then threw out the PC which told me there was nother homegroup on the net and asked me to put in its password. When I did this it told me that I couldn't create another homegroup on the PC. Also, in File Explorer, no computer was visible in the
Homegroup icon. Similarly, when I try to log on to the homegroup via the laptop I get the same message. It seems as though the 2 computers are 'playing tennis' and each trying to convince the other that they are the prime location for the homegroup. Suggests
to me that there are remnants of previous homegroups somewhere, but where?

Again, thanks. All suggestions welcome.

 

Switch from Homegroup to Workgroup

Hi,



Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern and will assist you to resolve this issue.

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

• 
  Press Windows+ X, select
  System.
  
• 
  Click on Advanced System settings.
  
• 
  Under Computer Name tab click on
  change.
  
• 
  Under “Member Of” change the Workgroup name
  
• 
  Then click on OK, then when prompted
  reboot your device.
  

And also refer the article given below and check if it helps.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/join-or-create-a-workgroup

Hope this helps. If the issue remains unresolved, please get back to us and we would be happy to help

 

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.