Win7 trying to join existing homegroup


  1. plasmaface69420
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    Windows 7 ultimate 64 bit
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    Win7 trying to join existing homegroup


    I just moved and ended up settng up a homegroup through a seperate win7 Box (roomate's)

    Now that I am close to finishing upacking, I am trying to join the homegroup with my primary cpu.

    Control Panel > Network,etc > Homegroup > ...and the only option I have is to create a homeGroup....



    I don't want to create, I want to join. unfortunately I see no optin to "join"
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  3. GokAy
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    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
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    See if this helps - Homegroup - Add Computer or Join
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