Windows 7: Homegroup - Leave

   Information

If you decide that you no longer want your computer joined to a Homegroup, then this will show you how to leave the homegroup to remove your computer from it.

   Note

• After you leave a homegroup, you will no longer be able to access files and printers other people have shared with that homegroup. They will also no longer be able to access files and printers that you had set to share with the homegroup.
• When you leave a homegroup, all user accounts on your computer also leave the homegroup.
• If every joined computer leaves a homegroup, it will no longer exist.

1. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click on the HomeGroup icon.

A) Go to step 3.

OR

2. Open the Control Panel (icons view), and click on the Network and Sharing Center icon.

3. Click on the Choose homegroup and sharing options link. (see screenshot below)

4. Click on the Leave the homegroup link. (see screenshot below)

5. Select Leave the homegroup. (see screenshot below)

6. After a moment, your computer will no longer be joined to the homegroup. Click on Finish. (see screenshot below)

   Tip

If you are unable to leave the homegroup, then see: Homegroup Not Working

7. Close the HomeGroup window. (see screenshot below)
NOTE: If a homegroup still exists (already created) on your home network, then Windows 7 will ask if you would like to Join Now instead of Create a homegroup.