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    Windows 7 homegroup greyout

    I can connect to the web but no home gropu can be made it shows that the home is no connected and public is in the firewall but I cant change that to home operational I cant restore as it shows the network has faults or even update from the disc
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    Windows 7 i need RETARD level help setting up a homegroup

    im trying to setup a homegroup with my windows 7 pc and my wifes windows 8 pc. it wont let me view or re-set the password and it wont let me leave the group. now ive found hundreds of threads on this problem but none of them seem to answer the very simple problem of actually what to do to try to...
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    Windows 7 [RESOLVED] Homegroup not working correctly

    This is a wired connection issue. My ISP is Northland Cable of New Caney, TX My broadband connection type is cable. My Modem/Router Combo is ARRIS TG862. My firewall is Windows Firewall, antivirus is iolo System Mechanic Pro Version 12. My Homegroup comprises three computers, named CPU4, CPU7...
  4. Windows 8 Can't find Homegroup password?

    Hi I thought I could speed things up if I added the computer I'm on to a home group so I could transfer things directly. But it keep asking for my homegroup password, well I never did this before, it says I do have a home group, but I know I never created a password for it. I looked online...
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    Windows 7 Read Only problems!

    Odd...having searched Google, I found hits for this forum, but I can't find anything searching within it! Anyway, all of a sudden all my folders are read-only. all files are shared within the folder, security settings are all fine, but no matter what I do it stays read-only. Another profile I...
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    Windows 7 I need help with networking on homegroup user permissions

    I need help with this. ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting Maybe these can help too to identify whats wrong. ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting ImageShack® - Online Photo and Video Hosting
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    Windows 7 Permissions

    I have a homegroup network consisting of a win 8 computer (A) anda win 7 computer (B) I share a printer and all files on both computers, thereare times when I want to alter files on (A) from (B) or visa versa but I getthe message that I need permissions, how do I get those permissions? Thanks, Bob
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    Windows 7 Connecting to Home group problem

    I am trying to join a home group. My network type is set to "Home". When I join and enter the password...I get an error that says: "A homegroup can only be created on a home network" I have tried to set the network to public and then back to Home...without success. Is there a place in the...
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    Windows 7 Currently not connected to any networks..but I AM

    This has kept me busy all morning trying to solve. I wanted to join a home group but Win 7 shows that I am not connected to any networks. But my icon on the right corner shows I HAVE internet connection. I can connect to the www. However when I click on it it says 'no connections are...
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    Windows 8 folder sharing vs advanced sharing

    i'm trying to share a folder so in properties i click the "advanced sharing" button and do everyone - read only, homegroupusers - full. save and exit. then i check the "share" simplified panel and it only lists myself as owner. so i add everyone - read only, homegroup - full. go back to...
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    Windows 8 HomeGroup

    What is exactly a HomeGroup .. What's the purpose of it? thanks
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    Windows 7 Cannot access a shared folder after formatting

    I just had to format my home PC due to various issues; however, since then, I cannot access a shared folder on my room-mate's PC that I was able to access before the format. We both have Windows 7, we are connected to the same homegroup. I can SEE his PC and can click it, it shows the folders...
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    Windows 7 re-installing windows 7 x 64bit Professional on Dell XPS1645

    Hi. I have a Dell XPS1645 Studio which came with Windows 7 x 64 bit Professional installed some 3 years ago. Last year I built a new desktop PC for work purposes (research Human Mechanics/ Motion). (Samsung SSD 128G 830, IB i5-3750K CPU, GTX66oTi, 16G xDDR3 Ram, Asus Sabertooth 77 M/B, etc)...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8 random BSOD

    Hi. i just got this laptop yesterday, then i set up homegroup for sharing files with my windows 7 PC. When i was half way sharing some files, the bsod errors start coming out, then the laptop keep on restarting.
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Computer Can't See Rest of Network

    I have scoured the message forums, but haven't found any suggestions that will fix my problem with networking a Windows 7 computer. The problem: My Windows Vista computer can see the entire rest of the network: Tvs wired by LAN, as well as a wired printer and a wifi printer. My Windows 7...
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    Windows 8 "Network discovery keeps turning ON (Also sharing options do the same) and odd networks

    Hi! I have a laptop with win8 (64bit) inside it. The problem is: 1) Network discovery keeps turning itself on 2) File and print sharing keeps turning itself on 3) After the network discovery is turned on, there are odd new networks on the list. 1-2) Everytime I open the computer (or reboot...
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    Windows 7 Libraries dissapeared after temp folder cleanout

    Hi all, Im new to this forum but have often checked in as there is always great advice here! I'm after some help creating new libraries. I was doing a clean out of temp folder and must have gone too far because not only did all my internet bookmarks go missing but all my libraries. I have just...
  18. Windows 8 Cannot Create Homegroup

    When I try to create a HomeGroup I go through the steps by going into the control panel, click HomeGroup then create HomeGroup, click next, select what to share click next and I get So my question is why am I not able to create a homegroup and how do I fix it so I can?
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    Windows 7 unable to access shared folders

    I have 2 computers running Windows 7, my home pc and a HTPC I have built. Both are connect to my homegroup. Both are set to workgroup. Both have the advance sharing features set with no password sharing. Attached to the HTPC via usb is an external 2TB drive with media on it. I want to...
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    Windows 7 Win7 Explorer Hangs While Accessing Shared Homegroup Folders

    I have three computers all running Windows 7 Ultimate x64, one of which functions partly as a media center (hosting music etc), the second and third being my office workstation and laptop respectively. The media center has a hard line to my cable modem (via Trendnet wireless-N router) while the...