Windows 7 I need help connecting my win 8 laptop to win 7 desktop homegroup

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Homegroup Password:
   • Make sure that the Homegroup password is the same on both devices. It's essential for devices to have the same password to join the homegroup successfully.
   []Adjust Network Discovery Settings:
   • On your Windows 7 desktop:
     • Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings.
     • Enable Network discovery under the current profile and enable File and printer sharing.
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   • ]On your Windows 8.1 laptop:
     • Navigate to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Check the Network profile settings and ensure network discovery is turned on.
   []Recreate Homegroup on Both Devices:
   • Remove both devices from the current homegroup.
   • Create a new homegroup on one device and use the password to join the homegroup on the other device.
   []Check Windows Firewall Settings:
   • Review the Windows Firewall settings to ensure that file and printer sharing exceptions are enabled on both devices.
   []Reboot Both Devices:
   • Restart both the Windows 7 desktop and Windows 8.1 laptop to refresh network configurations and ensure the changes take effect.
   []Run the Homegroup Troubleshooter:
   • Use the built-in Homegroup troubleshooter on both Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 to diagnose and fix common homegroup issues. By following these steps, you should be able to establish a functional connection between your Windows 7 desktop and Windows 8.1 laptop within the homegroup, allowing seamless file sharing. If the issue persists, running the homegroup troubleshooter can help pinpoint specific issues that may be affecting the homegroup setup.