Windows 10: Unable to add Windows 10 computer to existing homegroup

I have a new Windows 10 laptop that I'm trying to add to an existing home network. On the network is another Windows 10 laptop and a Windows 7 desktop. I have no issues networking between the two older computers but am finding it impossible to add the new computer.

The new computer recognizes the network, I can see the older computers and click on them but can't access any of the shared folders - it tells me I don't have access. I can also see the new computer from the other two but can't access any files or folders.

I've tried every suggestion I've come across to no avail:
- Under Network & Sharing, advanced, I've turned on network discovery and file & printer sharing, turned off password protected sharing
- Disabled then re-enabled credentials manager (didn't work either way)
- Disabled then re-enabled firewalls
- Permissions on shared folders are all set to 'everyone'

How do I get this new computer onto the network?

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Unable to setup Homegroup on Windows 10 computer

Hello Mike,

We understand the inconvenience you have experienced.

• Did you try setting up HomeGroup on another computer?
• Is your computer installed with any third party Antivirus or Online security software?

Suggest you to check this issue by restarting your computer once, post complete shutdown, to see if it goes correctly. Also ensure that your computer is up to date with Windows Updates.
Go to Start Button/>Settings/>Update & Security/> Windows Update and click
Check the updates. If you find any pending updates, then try to install them and see if it makes any difference.

Follow the below mentioned steps to setup HomeGroup on Windows 10.

• 
  Right-click on Start and select
  Control Panel from the context menu.
  

• 
  Select
  Network and Sharing center option, then click on the
  HomeGroup at the bottom left fringe on the Network and Sharing Center window.
  

• 
  Click
  Create a homegroup button. 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, then click Next once you are done.
  

• 
  You will be taken to the next step where you can see an
  auto-generated password. If the computer need to participate in the HomeGroup then they require this password for authentication. You can also modify the password later. Tap the
  Finish button.
  

Now join other PC into this HomeGroup, which you think should participate in the HomeGroup activities.

Keep us posted if you require further assistance.

 

Existing Homegroup removed from all computers - rejoining not possible

Hi,

HomeGroup is a group of devices that lets you share items of your computer with other devices.

As an initial troubleshooting step to resolve your issue, we strongly suggest running the
HomeGroup troubleshooter.

To run the HomeGroup troubleshooter, follow the steps below:

• Press the Window key + I to go directly to
  Windows Settings.
• Click Update & security.
• From the left sidebar, locate and click Troubleshoot.
• Move to its right pane and look for HomeGroup. Underneath the heading, select
  Find and fix other problems.
• Now, click the Run the troubleshooter button.

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

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.