This article is a how-to document on creating a Windows 7 HomeGroup. A HomeGroup allows Windows 7 computers to easily share documents, pictures, videos, music and other network resources such as printers.

1. Click on the Start button and, in the Search Programs and Files box type in "homegroup" without the quotes and press Enter.
   
2. If no HomeGroup exists on the network, the new screen will display the message: "There is currently no homegroup on the network."
   
3. Click on Create a homegroup.
   
4. Choose the types of files and resources to be shared, then click Next.
   
5. Write down the password that displays on the screen. Keep in mind that it is case sensitive and must be entered exactly as it is shown. This password will allow other computers to join the HomeGroup.