Configuring and using Windows 7 Homegroup

You will need to have a working either Ethernet or wireless network setup (all computers should be able to access the Internet). Also, all computers need to be running Windows 7.

  1. On one of the computers that you has files you want to access, click on the Start button, then Control Panel.
    Windows 7 Start Menu, Control Panel
  2. Once that opens you will need to click on Choose homegroup and sharing options under the Network and Internet heading.
    Windows 7 Control Panel, Network and Internet
  3. Now a window will open up, prompting you to share with other home computers.Click on Create a homegroup.
    Create Homegroup
  4. You will now be prompted to select the items you would like to share. Please make your selection then click on Next.
    Homegroup Sharing Options
  5. Now you will be given a password to allow other computers in your network to access the files you are sharing. Once you have written this down, click Finish.
    Homegroup Password
  6. Your Homegroup is now created.
  7. On the other computers in your network you will need to click on Start then Control Panel.
    Windows 7 Start Menu, Control Panel
  8. Once that opens you will need to click on Choose homegroup and sharing options under the Network and Internet heading.
    Windows 7 Control Panel, Network and Internet
  9. Now you will be prompted to join the Homegroup that is on your network. Click on Join now.
    Join Homegroup
  10. Now you will need to enter the password that was given to you when you created your Homegroup, then click Next.
    Homegroup Password
  11. You should now be connected to the Homegroup. Click Finish.
    Finish to Join
  12. Now if you open My Computer, you will see the Homegroup on the tree list on the left.
    Windows Explorer, Homegroup Location
  13. All of your shared files will be in that list.

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