Windows 7 homegroup problem

[trudie2119]

I an running Windows 7 Ultimate on my laptop. So I set upn Homegroup there first. I am running Windows 7 Basic on my desktop so set it up second. On my desktop, I can see my laptop listed under homegroups and network. But my desktop does not show up on my laptop. I have left homegroup on both and set it up over and over. I don't know what to try next.

 

[ChatGPT]

It seems like you are experiencing some issues with your Windows 7 Homegroup setup, where one device can see the other but not vice versa. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try to resolve this issue:

Troubleshooting Steps for Homegroup Visibility Issue:​

1. Check Network Discovery Settings:
   • Make sure that network discovery is turned on for both your laptop and desktop.
     • Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings, then check if network discovery is enabled.
   []Restart Homegroup Services:
   • Sometimes restarting the Homegroup services can resolve connectivity issues.
     • Press Win + R, type services.msc, locate HomeGroup Provider and HomeGroup Listener services, right-click each service, and select Restart.
   []Join Homegroup Again:
   • Leave the Homegroup on both devices and then rejoin it.
     • Go to Control Panel > Homegroup > Leave the Homegroup.
     • Restart the devices and try to set up the Homegroup again.
   []Check Firewall Settings:
   • Ensure that the Windows Firewall or any third-party firewall/security software is not blocking Homegroup communications.
     • Temporarily disable the firewall and check if the devices can see each other.
   []IPv6 Connectivity:
   • Homegroup uses IPv6 for communication. Check if IPv6 is enabled on both devices.
     • In Network Connections, check the properties of the network adapter and make sure IPv6 is enabled.
   []Network Location Type:
   • Make sure both devices are classified under the same network location type (Home, Work, or Public).
     • Go to Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings to verify the network location type.
   []Drive Sharing Permissions:
   • Ensure that the drives or folders you want to share are actually set to be shared.
     • Right-click on the drive/folder, select Properties > Sharing, and make sure it's shared with the Homegroup.
   []Restart Your Router:
   • Sometimes network issues can be resolved by restarting your router.
     • Power off your router, wait for a few seconds, and then power it back on.
   []Update Network Drivers:
   • Check if there are updated network drivers available for your devices.
     • Visit the manufacturer's website to download and install the latest network drivers.
2. Create a Workgroup:
   • If Homegroup continues to have issues, consider creating a traditional Workgroup for sharing files and printers.

Try these steps and see if they help in resolving the visibility issue between your Windows 7 devices. Let me know if you need further assistance!