Windows cannot setup a homegroup on this computer.

Question

Original Title- Homegroup problem

hey, i left the homegroup that my laptop automaticly put me in at the original startup. and now when i try to make one it just always says "windows cannot setup a homegroup on this computer." and wont let me go any farther. 2 other laptops are on windows 7 on the network. both of them have exited their homegroups. im on win7 home premium 64. ive ran the troubleshooter and it doesnt know how to fix it(not surprized). ive disabled and re-enabled the homegroup services and some of the Peer-to-peer services anyone know what i need to do to fix this?

Answer 1

Hello,

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You may check if all the below provided settings are enabled properly -

Step 1: Check for the workgroup -

a. Open System by clicking the  Start button, right-clicking  Computer, and then clicking  Properties.

b. The workgroup name is displayed under C omputer name, domain, and workgroup settings.

If required change the settings for the workgroup accordingly. Refer to eth below link for assistance -

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Join-or-create-a-workgroup

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Step 2:

The network location might not be set to Home. HomeGroup only works on home networks. To change your network location, follow these steps:

a. Open Network and Sharing Center by clicking the  Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type network, and then click  Network and Sharing Center.

b. Click  Work network or  Public network, and then click Home network.

Step 3:

Network discovery is turned off. To turn on network discovery, follow these steps:

a. Open Advanced sharing settings by clicking the  Start button, and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type network, click  Network and Sharing Center, and then, in the left pane, click Change advanced sharing settings.

b. Click the chevron to expand the  Home or Work network profile.

c. Click  Turn on network discovery, and then click  save changes. If you're prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

You may also refer to the below links if needed -

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Why-can-t-I-connect-to-other-computers

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Why-can-t-I-see-other-computers-on-my-network

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Hope this helps.

Thanks,

Meghmala – Microsoft Support

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Answer 2

I did try restore but it did no good other than download lots of MS updates! I only seem to have about one months worth of restore points plus two a the back up I did last year (and I back up every week) so that hasn't helped. I will try the Router firmware approach next if I can work out how to do it. I don't know where in the world you are but I'm in the UK using TALKTALK as my ISP and they provide a dedicated router. I'll look on their web site next.

Thanks!