Homegroup issue...


  1. wyman
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    Homegroup issue...


    I am on Windows 7, cable modem, PC... I only have 1 computer in my home. There are no other computers on my connection.

    However, when I turned my computer on today, I got a prompt asking me to join a Homegroup... I was under the impression that you only get the homegroup prompt if you aleady have other computers on your network. I have no others computers on my network/connection... just me and my 1 PC.

    What is the deal here? Why am I getting prompted to join a homegroup? Maybe its nothing, but its causing some concern.
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  3. wyman
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    The original prompt that I got said, "This computer is connected to a network. Windows will automatically apply the correct network settings based on the networks location".
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  4. wyman
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    No one???
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  6. Lanthus20
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    Sir, would you happen to have a wireless router anywhere in the house? I know you didn't mention one but if you do somebody might be leeching your internet connection.

    Other then that you can check to see if theres a very long cable running from your modem, across your yard, and into your neighbors house.
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  7. wyman
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    No... my cable is plugged straight into my PC's modem.

    As for your 2nd suggestion... I live in a pretty large apt building. The cable box is padlocked.
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