Homegroup


  1. SeamanV
    Posts : 27
    Win vista 64
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    Homegroup


    When I click home group in control panel I got this message: "This computer cannot connect to a home group". What can I do?
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  3. seavixen32
    Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
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    Whenever you create a new thread, it helps us to help you if you post your full system specifications.

    However, you have at least told us you are using Windows Vista, which means that you cannot join a Windows 7 HomeGroup.

    You can though, configure your computer to share files and folders, as explained in this Microsoft download.

    Download: Windows 7 & HomeGroup: Downlevel Sharing - Microsoft Download Center - Download Details
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