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earlk

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    2 new computers, want to set up a Homegroup
    « on: April 07, 2016, 08:50:14 AM »
    My system on desktop:
    Windows 10 with Intel I-7, 8 MB Ram, 1 TB HD.

    My system on laptop:
    Windows 10 with Intel I-5, 8 MB Ram, 1 TB HD.

    Desktop is connected to a modem via an ethernet cable, and the laptop is connected to the same modem via wireless. Both connect fine to the Net.

    Problem:
    I have a new desktop and a new laptop. I wish to connect the two via a Homegroup so that I can use the Printer that is connected to the desktop's printer.
    I have created a Homegroup on the desktop by following the instructions from Microsoft's Win10.

    The laptop cannot 'see' the Homegroup, and only wants to set up it's own Homegroup.

    I have tried all the settings on both computers, but the laptop still can't 'see' the Homegroup. I know I'm doing something wrong.

    Can anyone help with this problem? :-\

    patio

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    Re: 2 new computers, want to set up a Homegroup
    « Reply #1 on: April 08, 2016, 07:34:51 AM »
    Is file and print sharing enabled on both PC's ? ?
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    earlk

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      Re: 2 new computers, want to set up a Homegroup
      « Reply #2 on: April 08, 2016, 09:35:35 AM »
      It turns out it was a Firewall issue on my desktop.

      Problem solved.  Thanks patio for pointing me in the right direction.