How to Add or Remove the HomeGroup Desktop Icon in Windows 7
InformationA homegroup is a group of PCs on a home network that can share devices (such as printers), and libraries (such as your Documents, Pictures, Music, and Video libraries). Using a homegroup makes sharing easier. Your homegroup is protected with a password, which you can change at any time.
This will show you how to add or remove the default HomeGroup desktop icon in Windows 7. This is not like a standard shortcut.
NoteIf the HomeGroup desktop icon just mysteriously appeared on you, then sometimes a simple refresh (F5) of the desktop will remove it.
EXAMPLE: HomeGroup desktop icon
Here's How:
1. To Add the HomeGroup Desktop IconThat's it,
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.2. To Remove the HomeGroup Desktop Icon
Add_HomeGroup_Desktop_Icon.regB) Go to step 3.
A) Click on the Download button below to download the file below.3. Save the .reg file to the desktop.
4. Right click on the downloaded .reg file, and click on Merge.
5. If prompted, click on Run, Yes, Yes, and OK.
6. Log off and log on, or restart the computer to apply.
7. When finished, you can delete the downloaded .reg file if you like.
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