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Main PC Windows 10 does not have Homegroup option

Anonymous
2018-06-03T14:22:35+00:00

Hello: 

I have a PC with windows 10, but when I go to try to create a Home group their is no option to do so, but on my Laptop with windows 10 their is that option.  Both are updated(?), but can not connect them or even see them on network search, help please.

Thanks 

Mark M

Windows for home | Windows 10 | Internet and connectivity

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  1. DaveM121 872.6K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2018-06-03T14:23:15+00:00

    Hi Mark,

    Click your Start Button, type winver and hit Enter

    On the resulting dialog, what version of Windows 10 is reported?

    If it is version 1803, Microsoft removed the Homegroup functionality in that version from Windows 10, without any warning

    Click the link below for an alternative to Homegroup, written by Kapil

    https://www.kapilarya.com/homegroup-alternative...

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  2. Greg Carmack 24,770 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-06-03T14:29:06+00:00

    Hi Mark. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.

    Homegroup has been removed in the latest version. Here is what is working to correct File Sharing problems caused by Version 1803:

    Go over these steps to make sure File Sharing is set up correctly: https://pureinfotech.com/setup-network-file-sha...

    There are Changes to file sharing over a network in Windows 10: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/409269...

    To troubleshoot sharing problems:

    https://www.lifewire.com/troubleshooting-window...

    https://windowsunplugged.blog/2018/03/27/networ...

    This is the latest fix that's working for Version 1803 breaking networks. Please try it and report back:

    • shut all computer and network gear down then start again.
    • Try browsing to some of the computers manually, press Windows key + R, type: \computername, hit Enter
    • Press Windows key + R

    Type: services.msc

    Hit Enter

    1. Start the "Function Discovery Provider Host" and "Function Discovery Resource Publication" services, and then set them to Automatic (Delayed Start).
    2. When you open Explorer Network, enable network discovery when you are prompted.

    If not then start over and set it up again: https://pureinfotech.com/setup-network-file-sha...

    If it still fails go over these troubleshooting steps: https://www.lifewire.com/troubleshooting-window...

    https://windowsunplugged.blog/2018/03/27/networ...

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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  3. Pauli O 15,375 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
    2018-06-03T14:26:12+00:00

    Homegroup is removed from Windows and it should be replaced with network share.

    To get you PC's to visible under File Explorer network section then most important part is to start some required services.

    Push Win Key and type "Services", locate those services, start them and set Start type to Automatic (Delayed Start). 

    Services are:

       - Function Discovery Provider Host

       - Function Discovery Resource Publication

       - SSDP Discovery

    • UPnP Device Host

    Here is an example how I have setup my network to work with Win 10 1803.

    https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_10-files/homegroup-removed-how-to-get-network-sharing-work/01277332-2916-4a68-853a-116696b20743

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