Windows 10: How do I connect to an existing homegroup?

Moved from Windows 7 to a new Windows 10 laptop, but can't work out how to connect to our homegroup.

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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.

 

how to create new homegroup, if an old homegroup exists

Hi Seth,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

I would suggest you to refer the below steps and check if it helps you in resolving the issue respective to Home group.

How to Create a Homegroup in Windows 10

Before going through the steps, make sure that your system is connected to a network. You can connect to a wired or wireless network but ensure that your system is connected to either your home or office router.

Note: Shut down all systems connected on the network. Power on one system, setup a Homegroup as already illustrated, then change the password on that one system before starting any
more systems. You can then implement that password to each new one as you join the Home group.

• Press Start and type Control panel and Open Control Panel.
• Select Network and Sharing center option.
• 
  Click on the HomeGroup link.
  
• 
  You will be directed to the
  HomeGroup window.
  
• 
  Hit the Create a homegroup button.
  
• Create a Homegroup wizard will appear on the screen.
• Further, You see the list of files and devices that you would like to share within the homegroup.
• On the drop down menu beside every item set the level of permission of each item.
• Click Next once you are done.
• You will be taken to the next step where you can see an auto-generated password.
• The computers that will be added to the homegroup will need this password.
• If you don’t like the password, there is nothing to worry. You can change it later on. But for the time being just note down the generated password.
• Tap the Finish button.

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.

 

Cant Join HomeGroup that exists on my existing system

Hi,



I understand you concern and will assist you to resolve the issue.



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

Method 1: Windows has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with Internet connection. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is
with your internet.

Refer these steps:

• 
  Press Windows key +X, select Control panel.
  
• 
  Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons.
  
• 
  Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel.
  
• 
  Run the Home Group troubleshooter.
  

And also refer the link below and check if it helps.

Join a workgroup, or home group

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/join-domain-workgroup-homegroup



Home Group from start to finish

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/...-finish=windows-81&v1h=win81tab2&v2h=win7tab1



Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.