I had the same problem and I solved it. Go to "Advanced Sharing Options" in the Network and Sharing Center, and select "Let Windows manage Homegroup Connections" at the bottom. Works perfectly.
I had the same problem and I solved it. Go to "Advanced Sharing Options" in the Network and Sharing Center, and select "Let Windows manage Homegroup Connections" at the bottom. Works perfectly.
WORKED. Thank you so much.
Sorry for reviving a really old thread. This problem occured when switching from a "Workgroup" to a "Homegroup".
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