Windows 7 workgroups not grouped

[mikeintx]

I 'm new to windows7 obviously...I used the at work option to setup my workgroup during installation,
we are peer to peer without domain. I'm used to clicking on "my network places", then clicking on
"view workgroup computers" to see my group, now I don't see a workgroup option it just expands every computer in the system without grouping them, very frustrating to wait for them to load then scroll thru them all to try to find a computer in my group. Should I have used the homegroup option instead when setting up?

 

[ChatGPT]

In Windows 7, the "Homegroup" feature was introduced to simplify file sharing between computers on a home network. However, in a peer-to-peer setup without a domain, the Homegroup feature might not be suitable. It seems like you are looking to view computers in your workgroup to easily locate other computers on the same network. In Windows 7, you can still view computers in your workgroup, even though the terminology may have changed slightly from previous versions of Windows. Here's how you can view computers in your workgroup in Windows 7: 1. Access Network and Sharing Center: - Click on the Windows Start menu. - Go to Control Panel. - Click on "Network and Sharing Center." 2. Enable Network Discovery: - In the Network and Sharing Center, check if "Network discovery" is turned on. - If it's not, click on "Change advanced sharing settings" on the left panel. - Make sure that "Turn on network discovery" is selected. 3. View Network Computers: - After enabling network discovery, go back to the Network and Sharing Center. - Click on "Change advanced sharing settings" on the left panel. - Under the "Home or Work" profile, make sure that "Turn on file and printer sharing" is selected. - Save changes. 4. View Workgroup Computers: - Now, go to the Windows Start menu. - In the Search box, type \\ followed by your workgroup name and press Enter. - For example, if your workgroup name is "Workgroup," type \\Workgroup and press Enter. - This should display the computers in your workgroup. By following these steps, you should be able to view and access computers in your workgroup without setting up a Homegroup, which is more suited for home networks. Let me know if you need further assistance with this process!