Windows 7 Network Connection issues

[Shaun Branham]

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Issue

I can't seem to get Laptop and Desktop to be able to join the same Homegroup even if both have the same password in for both computers. I can create home groups on both computers but I can't find a homegroup to join from either computer.
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I have Windows 7 on my desktop on my home network. It has ESET Smart Security 4.2.40.0 on it as a firewall and virus software.

I also have Windows 7 on my laptop. It has ESET Smart Security 5 on it as a firewall and virus software.

They both connect to my home network. Desktop Wired, Laptop Wireless. Both in the same network 192.168.1.0/255.255.255.0.

My desktop has a static IP address of 192.168.1.100.

I set both firewalls to Learning Mode.

Windows Firewall is turned off on both Desktop and Laptop.

I can see each computer by opening up computer clicking on network and expanding out the tree for each from both laptop and desktop.

 

[Trouble]

Have a look here My ESET Personal firewall is blocking the HomeGroup feature in Windows 7. How do I fix it? - ESET Knowledgebase
and then here Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide for Windows 7 HomeGroup Connection Issues
and finally if you need to start over read this Windows 7 HomeGroup: Walkthrough