Cannot join homegroup


  1. Posts : 37
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
       #1

    Cannot join homegroup


    I have a laptop with windows 7 ultimate 64 bit and a desktop windows 7 ultimate 32 bit. They were networking in till i installed bit defender on the desktop. Now it has avg. My laptop has nod32 smart security. I can only create homegroups on both they both do not jion.
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #2

    Hello Andy, and welcome to Seven Forums.

    You might double check everything in the tutorial below to see if that may be able to help.

    Homegroup - Add Computer or Join

    Hope this helps,
    Shawn
      My Computer


  3. Posts : 289
    Windows 7 Home Premium x64
       #3

    I had issues with AVG and Homegroup. I ended up installing Avast and my issues went away. FTR though, I was able to join the Homegroup but accessing the folders was a problem with AVG installed.
      My Computer


  4. Posts : 37
    Windows 7 Ultimate 64bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    i reinstalled windows on the one with bit defender and now it works
      My Computer


  5. Posts : 72,051
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       #5

    Andy,

    I'm happy to hear that you got it working. Thank you for posting back with your results.
      My Computer


 

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