Windows 10: Setting up a homegroup in Windows 10

Discus and support Setting up a homegroup in Windows 10 in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; I have 3 desktops and one laptop all running Windows 10 (wirelessly, except for one desktop on ethernet). I'm trying to set up a new homegroup with... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by Rick1964, Jun 15, 2017.

  1. RICK1964
    Rick1964 Win User

    Setting up a homegroup in Windows 10


    I have 3 desktops and one laptop all running Windows 10 (wirelessly, except for one desktop on ethernet). I'm trying to set up a new homegroup with these machines, but when I do, I'm asked for a HG password that is not working (I set up a HG when some were on Windows 7 long ago). Is there anyway to clear that old password out so I can set up this new HG from scratch? Also, when I go to the other machines I'm asked to sign in with my network credentials. I don't know what that is or where to find them. Any help is much appreciated.

    Rick

    :)
     
    Rick1964, Jun 15, 2017
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  2. MAUREENCONNER
    MaureenConner Win User

    Setting up a Homegroup

    I did try but it didn't work. I've just tried again to see what the problem was. I get to the Set up a Network part, and wait for the list of unconfigured devices to populate in the list but they don't.
     
    MaureenConner, Jun 15, 2017
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  3. REGINAGANN
    ReginaGann Win User
    Setting up a Homegroup

    am trying to set up my printer to A Homegroup, I have A code to enter but would not except it. I was told perhaps I could set up my own home group that one may not be available to me to join. Need instructions to do what I can to set up my printer.
     
    ReginaGann, Jun 15, 2017
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  4. EAGLE51
    Eagle51 Win User

    Setting up a homegroup in Windows 10

    Hey Rick1964,
    Windows Key + S ... type credentials ... select Credential Manager

    Click on the Windows Credential Icon
    Look under the Windows Credentials for the accounts to you want edit/remove

    Note: Good idea to back up credentials, just in case *Smile
     
    Eagle51, Jun 15, 2017
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  5. RICK1964
    Rick1964 Win User
    Thanks Eagle51. That did help me get my HG set up. Just a follow up if I may. From the computer I set up the HG on, I cannot access files on the other computers in the HG, whereas, I can access any files between any of the other computers within the HG, including back to the original (HG set up) computer. Is that normal, or is there something I can change somewhere to make all files accessable from all computers? Thanks for your help.

    Rick
     
    Rick1964, Jun 16, 2017
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  6. EAGLE51
    Eagle51 Win User
    Hi Rick1964,
    No that's not normal, you should be able to access any folders/files you setup to be shared in the HomeGroup. I'd try the HomeGroup Troubleshooter (Settings / Troubleshoot / HomeGroup) on the problem pc.
     
    Eagle51, Jun 16, 2017
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  7. RICK1964
    Rick1964 Win User
    Hi Eagle51,

    In the Advanced Sharing Settings panel I found that the wrong selection was made for HomeGroup connections. When I changed it to Allow Windows to Manage HG, everything is working correctly now. Thanks very much for your help.

    Rick
     
    Rick1964, Apr 5, 2018
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