Learn how to create a new HomeGroup in Windows 7.
A HomeGroup is a new feature of Windows 7 that makes it very easy to share pictures, music, documents, videos, and printers with other trusted computers on your home network.
How do I create a new HomeGroup?
- Open the Control Panel from the Start menu.
- Select HomeGroup in the Control Panel.
Note: If HomeGroup is not available, change View by to Large icons at the top right of the Control Panel.
- Select Create a homegroup.
Note: If you receive a message saying the network location needs to be set to Home before you can create or join a HomeGroup, check out my Change Network Location guide.
- Check off what type of files you want to share and then click Next.
- Write down the password in the yellow box. The password is case sensitive. Other computers will need this password to join the HomeGroup you just created.
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