Windows 7 Laptop not visible as Home Group member after stand-by

Troubleshooting Steps:​

1. Check Network Discovery and Sharing Settings:
   • Ensure that Network Discovery, File and Printer Sharing, and Public Folder Sharing are turned on for both computers. You can find these settings in the Network and Sharing Center.
   []Adjust Power Settings:
   • Check the power settings on your netbook to make sure that the network adapter is not turned off to save power. Adjust the power settings to keep the network adapter active during sleep or standby mode.
   []Restart Network Services:
   • Restart the "Function Discovery Provider Host" and "Function Discovery Resource Publication" services on both computers. This can help refresh the network and HomeGroup connections.
   []Reset HomeGroup:
   • Try leaving the HomeGroup on both computers and then re-creating the HomeGroup from scratch. This can sometimes resolve issues with HomeGroup connectivity.
   []Update Network Drivers:
   • Ensure that the network drivers on both computers are up to date. Outdated network drivers can sometimes cause connectivity issues.
   []Disable Sleep/Hibernate Mode:
   • As a temporary solution, you can try disabling sleep/hibernate mode on the netbook to see if the issue persists when the computer is always on.
   []HomeGroup Troubleshooter:
   • Run the built-in HomeGroup troubleshooter on both computers to identify and fix any issues related to HomeGroup connectivity.

     Additional Tips:​

     • Make sure both computers are on the same workgroup.
     • Restarting the "Peer Networking Grouping" and "HomeGroup Provider" services on both computers can also help with HomeGroup connectivity.
     Try these steps to see if they help in maintaining the visibility of your netbook in the HomeGroup on your desktop PC. If the issue persists, feel free to provide more details for further assistance.