Laptop won't connect to HomeGroup over wifi

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  1. Brink
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    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       New #11

    You might double check all the items and steps in the tutorial below to see something may have been overlooked that is affecting the homegroup over wireless.

    Homegroup - Add Computer or Join
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  3. MisterClemens
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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       New #12

    Brink said:
    You might double check all the items and steps in the tutorial below to see something may have been overlooked that is affecting the homegroup over wireless.

    Homegroup - Add Computer or Join
    Updating the firmware seems to have fixed it -- I don't even need a homegroup anymore and the computers all see each other with no problem. Thanks for the assistance!
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  4. Brink
    Posts : 72,041
    64-bit Windows 11 Pro for Workstations
       New #13

    That's great news. :)
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