workgroup issue


  1. techlabsenthil
    Posts : 1
    win 7
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    workgroup issue


    I have two same configuration dell desktops
    computer name system1 and system2
    same os win 7 ultimate
    ip address is obtain automatically.
    I create a homegroup in system1 and change the password abc123456
    then i go to system2 in homegroup window
    there is no joining option that also ask to create a homegroup.
    date and time is same
    i ping two systems it is ok. there was a reply came.
    what can i do now
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  3. ThrashZone
    Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
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    Why can't I access my homegroup?
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Why-cant-I-access-my-homegroup
    Why can't I join a homegroup?
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Why-can-t-I-join-a-homegroup
    Why can't I create a homegroup?
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Why-cant-I-create-a-homegroup
    HomeGroup from start to finish
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help/homegroup-from-start-to-finish
    File sharing essentials
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/File-sharing-essentials
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  4. chev65
    Posts : 8,870
    Windows 7 Ult, Windows 8.1 Pro,
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    techlabsenthil said:
    I have two same configuration dell desktops
    computer name system1 and system2
    same os win 7 ultimate
    ip address is obtain automatically.
    I create a homegroup in system1 and change the password abc123456
    then i go to system2 in homegroup window
    there is no joining option that also ask to create a homegroup.
    date and time is same
    i ping two systems it is ok. there was a reply came.
    what can i do now
    This is most likely because you tried to change the Homegroup password which doesn't work.

    You need to use the password that comes up when you create the Homegroup, there is no option to change this password, it must be used as is. :)
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