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.
Start Windows 7 services
Look for the name in the following list Homegroup provider.
Services at a glance
The Features its opened. In the tab General lets the service deactivate.
Deactivate homegroup provider
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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