Show the Network Icon on the Desktop
Learn how to show the Network icon on Windows 7’s desktop.
Hide the Network Icon on the Desktop
Learn how to hide the Network icon on Windows 7’s desktop.
HomeGroup Troubleshooting
Here are a few common HomeGroup problems and how to get them fixed.
Have Windows 7 Automatically Troubleshoot Internet Connection Problems
Learn how to make Windows 7 troubleshoot and automatically fix Internet connection issues.
Disable Network Discovery
Learn how to turn Network Discovery off in Windows 7.
Enable Network Discovery
Learn how to turn Network Discovery on in Windows 7.
HomeGroup Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions people have about networking computers using Windows 7’s HomeGroup technology.
Change the HomeGroup Password
Learn how to change a HomeGroup’s password in Windows 7.
Leave a HomeGroup
Learn how to remove a computer from a HomeGroup in Windows 7.
Prevent Specific Files or Folders from Being Shared with a HomeGroup
Learn how to prevent files or folders from being shared to other people in a HomeGroup.
Allow Write Access to Shared Files or Folders Using HomeGroup
Learn how to allow people in a HomeGroup to edit or delete files that are shared with the HomeGroup in Windows 7.
Join an Existing HomeGroup
Learn how to connect to an existing HomeGroup in Windows 7.
View a HomeGroup’s Password
Learn how to find out the password of a HomeGroup in Windows 7.
Create a HomeGroup
Learn how to create a new HomeGroup in Windows 7.
Change the Network Location
Learn how to change Windows 7’s network location to Home, Work, or Public and the differences between them.
Remove the Shut Down, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernate Buttons
Learn how to remove the Shutdown, Restart, Sleep, and Hibernation buttons in Windows 7.
Don’t Play a Sound When a Feed or Web Slice is Found
Learn how to set Internet Explorer for Windows 7 to not play a sound when it finds a feed or web slice.
Stop a Sync If the Computer Is Running On Battery
Learn how to set a scheduled sync to stop if the laptop starts running on battery.
Stop a Sync If the Computer Wakes From Being Idle
Learn how to set a scheduled sync to stop if the computer wakes up from being idle.
Only Start a Sync If the Computer Is Running On External Power
Learn how to set a scheduled sync to run only if the laptop is plugged in.
Only Start a Sync If the Computer Has Been Idle For a Set Amount of Time
Learn how to set a scheduled sync to run only if the computer has been idle for a set amount of time.
Start A Sync Even If the Computer Is Hibernating or In Standby Mode
Learn how to set a scheduled sync to run even if the computer is hibernating or in standby mode.
Delete an Existing Sync Schedule
Learn how to delete an existing sync schedule in Windows 7.
View or Edit an Existing Sync Schedule
Learn how to edit or view an existing sync schedule in Windows 7.
Schedule Offline Files to be Synced When You Unlock Your Computer
Learn how to schedule Offline Files to be synced when you unlock your computer in Windows 7.
Schedule Offline Files to be Synced When You Lock Your Computer
Learn how to schedule Offline Files to be synced when you lock your computer in Windows 7.
Schedule Offline Files to be Synced When Your Computer is Idle
Learn how to schedule Offline Files to be synced when your computer is idle in Windows 7.
Schedule Offline Files to be Synced When You Log On Your Computer
Learn how to schedule Offline Files to be synced when you log on your computer in Windows 7.
Schedule Offline Files to be Synced at a Scheduled Time
Learn how to schedule Offline Files to be synced at a specific time in Windows 7.
View All of Your Sync Partnerships
Learn how to view Offline Files Sync Partnerships in Windows 7.
