My main PC is a desktop running Windows 7 and my homegroup was set up on this PC.
I have a laptop running Windows 8 and joined the homegroup - seemingly successfully as the control panel indicates that it is in the group.
On the W7 desktop
The homegroup icon lists the laptop and allows me to access the laptop files.
The network icon lists both the desktop and the laptop. I could also access the laptop files this way, but do not need to as I can access them via the homegroup icon.
On the W8 laptop
The homegroup icon just lists the laptop user name and then the laptop itself. The desktop is not listed.
The network icon lists both the laptop and the desktop. This allows me to access the desktop files, but I would prefer to access them via the the homegroup icon.
Any ideas?
Andy
I have a laptop running Windows 8 and joined the homegroup - seemingly successfully as the control panel indicates that it is in the group.
On the W7 desktop
The homegroup icon lists the laptop and allows me to access the laptop files.
The network icon lists both the desktop and the laptop. I could also access the laptop files this way, but do not need to as I can access them via the homegroup icon.
On the W8 laptop
The homegroup icon just lists the laptop user name and then the laptop itself. The desktop is not listed.
The network icon lists both the laptop and the desktop. This allows me to access the desktop files, but I would prefer to access them via the the homegroup icon.
Any ideas?
Andy
My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- asus