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April 18th, 2021, 07:39 PM
#1
New connection to network
Win7
Wired network
Homegroup now has 2 computers, both Win 7
This happens ever time I set up a computer. I'm a masochist. Just set up a third computer with Win 7. Oddly enough the internet connected as soon as I put in the wire.
Started getting on the LAN. The new computer "sees" the other 2. First it told me I can't join a homegroup, then it let me. Now it's asking for a password. I never use a password (Yes, I know). I don't remember how I got around it last time.
Last edited by foxy; April 18th, 2021 at 08:01 PM.
Win7 Ult/ 3.40 GHZ Intel Core i5-3570K /ASRock mobo Z77 Pro4 /SSD/ EUFI MS 3400 MHZ/8 GB RAM; Win 7 Ult/Verizon FIOS wired network
Waterfox Classic/Chrome / Firefox 115esr
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April 18th, 2021, 08:00 PM
#2
Are you actually using Homegroups or not? If not, you can just ignore it.
https://www.digitalcitizen.life/home...-how-it-works/
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April 18th, 2021, 11:30 PM
#3
It's so long since I set it up, and I didn't take notes.
This computer calls it "home network" on the networking page, and it shows the new one on the network, even while the new one is stuck on the password screen. Is the home network the same as homegroup?
But the article you cited says homegroup doesn't require passwords.
Last edited by foxy; April 19th, 2021 at 12:06 AM.
Win7 Ult/ 3.40 GHZ Intel Core i5-3570K /ASRock mobo Z77 Pro4 /SSD/ EUFI MS 3400 MHZ/8 GB RAM; Win 7 Ult/Verizon FIOS wired network
Waterfox Classic/Chrome / Firefox 115esr
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"The medium is the message." - Marshall McLuhan
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April 19th, 2021, 12:41 AM
#4
Homegroups and home network are two different things.
Is it asking for a homegroup password or a password to get into another computer on the network? If you are trying to get into another computer on the network, make sure "password protected sharing" is turned off.
https://www.howtogeek.com/howto/wind...dows-7-and-xp/
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April 19th, 2021, 03:58 PM
#5
It's asking for a homegroup PW just to set it up, no sharing yet.
Win7 Ult/ 3.40 GHZ Intel Core i5-3570K /ASRock mobo Z77 Pro4 /SSD/ EUFI MS 3400 MHZ/8 GB RAM; Win 7 Ult/Verizon FIOS wired network
Waterfox Classic/Chrome / Firefox 115esr
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"The medium is the message." - Marshall McLuhan
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April 19th, 2021, 04:05 PM
#6
If you aren't using Homegroups already, you don't have to create a new one. You can just click Cancel at the "Join a Homegroup" screen. Homegroups are not required for sharing.
The article I cited does say a password is required to join a homegroup. It is generated when the homegroup is created.
https://www.digitalcitizen.life/home...-how-it-works/
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April 19th, 2021, 05:12 PM
#7
So my network must be a "home network." I found some videos on Youtube, will get back to you if I have questions. Thanks.
Win7 Ult/ 3.40 GHZ Intel Core i5-3570K /ASRock mobo Z77 Pro4 /SSD/ EUFI MS 3400 MHZ/8 GB RAM; Win 7 Ult/Verizon FIOS wired network
Waterfox Classic/Chrome / Firefox 115esr
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"The medium is the message." - Marshall McLuhan
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