Computer does not detect homegroup


  1. orio
    Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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    Computer does not detect homegroup


    Hello,

    If have got two computer, both running windows 7 ultimate x64 and both connected to the same network(one by cable and the other wireless).

    However, once i create homegroup on one computer the other one won't offer my to "Join it"(like here: http://news.techgenie.com/files/Windows-7-Homegroup.jpg)
    It always says "Create a homegroup".


    I tired to create the home group on one computer and join from the other and than created the homegroup from the other computer and tried to join from the first one. none of this worked


    I hope i can get the solution for this!

    Thank you in advance
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  3. ThrashZone
    Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
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    You might check this out,
    https://www.sevenforums.com/network-sharing/27903-ultimate-router-guide-optimize-security-performance.html
    https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/43972-homegroup-add-computer-join.html
    Open the HomeGroup troubleshooter
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Open-the-HomeGroup-troubleshooter
    Why can’t I access some of the computers in my homegroup?
    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Why-cant-I-access-some-of-the-computers-in-my-homegroup
    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
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  4. orio
    Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64
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       New #3

    Figured it out.
    The problem was that both PC's had the same PC NAME :) my bad..

    Thanks a lot for helping!!
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  6. ThrashZone
    Posts : 20,583
    Win-7-Pro64bit 7-H-Prem-64bit
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    Your welcome and thanks for the update,
    Cheers.
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