homegroup desktop to laptop


  1. bigbobbarker
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    Windows 7 x64 Home Premium
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    homegroup desktop to laptop


    I have a desktop with w7 on it its called Gary-PC (wired connection) i also have a laptop called Gary-pc (wireless) I am trying to get the files off of my desktop to my laptop, i have created a homegroup on both but my desktop does not see any of the groups (my sis has a laptop as well) does the fact that both are called Gary-PC screw up the connection between the 2
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  3. jfar
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    Vista Ult64, Win7600
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    Hi, check that you have done everything as per this.

    Also if you think you have done it correctly, have a look at the other tutorials,
    they may help you as well.
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