Windows 10: How To Create A WAN/ LAN Homegroup connection in Windows 10 for 2 laptops & a PC using the...

I have 2 laptops and one pc all running on Windows 10 & using the same TP- Link router for internet connection.

The laptops connect using wifi but the pc is connected using the ethernet cable. Now, if it would've been Windows 7 or 8, it would've been easy to create a homegroup. But I don't know what genius came up with the idea of removing the said functionality from Windows 10.

Please help me figure out a way to create a homegroup kind of connection that helps me connect all the laptops and my pc as I work from my home office and it is very much essential for my work on a day-to-day basis.

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Cannot connect to HomeGroup - "Windows no longer detects a homegroup on this network."

Hello, I am unable to connect either of my Windows 10 PCs to a HomeGroup.

Whenever I open the HomeGroup Control Panel on either PC, I see a message that says I have been invited to join a HomeGroup and there is a Join Now button.

I'll click the button, enter the password, and then wait for about a minute. After a minute, I get an error message that says "Windows no longer detects a homegroup on this network."

This happens on both PCs.

Troubleshooting steps attempted:

• Ensure both PCs are connected to the same wireless network
• Change the password used to connect to the HomeGroup
  • Restart
• Ensure that Sharing permissions in Network and Sharing are identical
  • Restart
• Delete the HomeGroup from PC 1, create a new HomeGroup on PC 2
  • No matter which PC hosts the HomeGroup, I get the same error

The Gear:

PC 1:

Home-built Desktop PC

Windows 10 Pro, Version 1709, Build 16299.125

PC 2:

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga (Gen 2) [Fresh out of the box last night]

Windows 10 Pro, Version 1709, Build 16299.125

Network:

802.11ac 5GHz Century Link Gigabit

I'm really not sure what the problem is. I can see each PC when I open File Explorer, but I can't connect to the HomeGroup.

I'd really like to be able to connect because PC 1 has a drive connected for File History that I'd like PC 2 to connect to. PC 1 also operates as my media library, which I want to share to PC 2.

 

homegroup with windows 10 & windows 7.

I need to know. Is it absolutely neccasary to log in as an administrator on my own home desktop PC, to be able to change network settings to "Private" in order to create a homegroup.

I'm having trouble creating a homegroup (LAN) in order for me to connect me laptop/netbook to my desktop.

I need a step by step explanation of how to do this. The laptop is still running Windows 7 Home Premium.

 

Internet/LAN/WAN Services Are Not Working!

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft community.

We understand that, Internet/LAN/WAN services are not working on your system and we are glad to assist you to fix the issue.

• Which applications did you use to use the Wi-Fi?

Please follow these steps below, to resolve the issue:



Network troubleshooter:



Open the Network Adapter troubleshooter by typing troubleshooting in the search box, and then tapping or clicking Troubleshooting. Tap or click Network and Internet, tap or click Network Adapter, and follow the instructions on your screen.



I suggest you to remove the same applications and re-install the Wi-Fi drivers and check, if the issue persists.

Uninstall and Reinstall the Wi-Fi
Network Card Drivers.

Step 1:

Uninstall the Wi-Fi
Network Adapter Drivers:

• 
  Press “Windows Logo” + “X” keys on the keyboard.
  
• 
  Click on “Device Manager” from that list.
  
• 
  Search for the Wi-Fi
  Network Adapter from the device list, right click on it and then select “Uninstall”. On the un-installation Window, if you have an option: “Delete the driver software for this device” you may select that and then remove the corrupted drivers from the computer.
  
• 
  Follow the on-screen instructions to complete it and the restart the computer, if prompted.
  

After the restart, please go ahead with the next steps to install the latest
Wi-Fi drivers and check, if that resolves the issue.

Step 2:

Go to the Computer or Wi-Fi
Network Card manufacturer’s website and search for the latest Windows 10 drivers available for the Network Card model and then install it by following the instructions given in the website.

Also, for the RAM and processor not available or showing up on your system, then follow these steps below.

1. Press Windows key + R key.

2. Type msinfo32 in the RUN command Window.

3. Check, information about RAM and processor in the System information Windows.

For more information, let’s try to follow the steps in the Microsoft articles below and check, if it helps:



Fix network connection issues:

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/fix-network-connection-issues

Why can't I get online?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/getstarted-why-cant-i-get-connected

Hope the above information helps. Reply with necessary information and the result to help you further.


Thank you.