Windows 7 wants to make setting up a home network of two or more PCs much easier with the new "homegroup" function. With just two clicks of the mouse, releases are assigned and a password is generated with which other PCs can connect to this network. However, this great simplification also has weaknesses.

 

For example, among others, the following must be included Prerequisite be fulfilled:

 

• Only PCs with Windows 7 can join the home network; older versions are not supported.

For example, in order to create a network with Windows 7 and XP, the homegroup function must first be deactivated.

 

To do this, enter the command "services" one.

Look for the name in the following list Homegroup provider.

The Features its opened. In the tab General lets the service deactivate.

 

After the service has ended, a network can be created between Windows 7 and XP computers as usual without it necessarily belonging to a homegroup.

 

What else to look out for:

 

• Deactivate the firewall of the XP computer or add exceptions.
• User accounts with passwords should be assigned on both computers.
• With the key combination Windows key + R can be done with the command
  "\\"show the other computer.
• You can find the IP address of a computer by typing in the command prompt ipconfig enters.
  
  
  

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