Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Pro & Windows 8.1 HomeGroup help needed.

[brkkab]

My home built desktop pc is running Windows 8.1 Pro x64 with Media Center. My Asus 1015E-DS01 notebook is running Windows 8.1 x64. The notebook can see the desktop's HomeGroup and correct password, but can't join it. I've run the HomeGroup troubleshooter on both and nothing is found. I have BitDefender Internet Security 2014 running on both. Is there a setting in BitDefender I need to change ? Also the desktop is wired to my Netgear WNDR-3700 router and Bright House cable modem. The notebook is using wi-fi. All are within 3-4 feet of each other. Driver's on both are up to date according to PerfectUpdater 2.0. Software is up to date on both according to program's updater's, Windows Update and Secunia P.S.I.

 

[brkkab]

not working for me Peter.

 

[davidhk129]

In this forum, Conversation = private message.
Top right next to your name, click Inbox > click Start a new conversation > enter the other party's name > type your message.

 

[davehc]

You can also just click the picture of the person to whom you wish to talk and "start conversation"

 

[Peterr]

not working for me Peter.

Keith -Did you see the directions here?

 

[Peterr]

not working for me Peter.

Keith -Click on my picture and see where it says start a conversation. Conversation in this form is the same a PM in others -ok?

 

[Peterr]

Thank you all for your directions;hopefully he will see them and reach me.

 

[brkkab]

Just sent you one Peterr. David your instruction were the only that still work.

 

[Peterr]

See, he knows what he is doing.