Windows 10: Windows Ten having a problem accessing the Workgroup

Discus and support Windows Ten having a problem accessing the Workgroup in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; My first post on Tenforums. A recent addition to my home network simply called HOMENET consisting of an XP-style Workgroup brought forward to Windows... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by loninappleton, Jul 30, 2018.

  1. Windows Ten having a problem accessing the Workgroup


    My first post on Tenforums.

    A recent addition to my home network simply called HOMENET consisting of an XP-style Workgroup brought forward to Windows 7 on two PCs. Now I've added a third running Windows 10 to experiment with. The Win10 is producing an error and not recognized on the workgroup called HOMENET. I can make a screen shot of the error the text of which is vague and says it could be this or it could be that involving passwords or permissions which are not usually a problem.

    My question is : Are there common errors with Windows 10 combined with an old style Workgroup?
    I felt the need to upgrade but even early on, I've sought out the Classic Shell programs that get the old Windows 7 desktop back and not so much glitz and eye candy.

    I'll make a second post when I get a screen shot.

    :)
     
    loninappleton, Jul 30, 2018
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  2. olibara Win User

    Windows 10 not accessible on Workgroup


    Hello
    I have a workgroup of 3 computers
    1 Windows 7
    2 Windows 10
    Same workgroup name for each computer
    From My Windows 7 Machine I set-up the sharing

    I have Amin Login/Password on each machine
    So now I can acces and browse my Windows 7 machine from my Windows 10 machine
    But if I try to acces the Windows 10 Machine from the W7 machines I get a Login Pasword form suggesting a domain which is the name of My W7 machine

    But now way to access the Windows 10 machine with my usual Login Password

    Thanks for any help
     
    olibara, Jul 30, 2018
    #2
  3. Arun B J Win User
    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
     
    Arun B J, Jul 30, 2018
    #3
  4. Windows Ten having a problem accessing the Workgroup

    In Windows 10 Home - why would you disable the ability to change the default workgroup name from "workgroup" to something else?

    Hi,

    Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

    • How are you trying to change the work group name?
    Have you tried as below steps if not I suggest you to follow as below and check if it helps.

    • Press “Windows+X”.
    • Click on “system”.
    • Then under “computer name, domain and workgroup settings” option.
    • Click on change “settings” on the right hand side.
    • Click on “computer name” tab.
    • Under the option “to rename this computer and change its domain or workgroup, click change”
      click on “change option”.
    • Under “computer name tab” enter the computer name accordingly and click on
      “ok”.
    Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.
     
    Karthicka_R, Jul 30, 2018
    #4
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