Multiple Homegroups?

SunWoof

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Using Windows 8 Consumer Preview I cannot seem to join my existing home group. Is this permitted on this preview version, or do I need to take a special approach? I tried leaving the Homegroup on the Windows 8 computer and then my only choice was to create a new one, after which I tried putting in the password for my existing Homegroup, but it did not join!
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Consumer Preview
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Assembled
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo
    Motherboard
    MSI P965
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
    Sound Card
    Onboard HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC 912SW & Sony Trinitron
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 750GB
    PSU
    Antec SP-500
    Case
    Antec Mid-Tower
    Keyboard
    Sony
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless
    Internet Speed
    6 G
Homegroups is working fine for me. Assuming you didn't disable any services or disable IPv6 and that the time/date settings are correct, I'm not sure why your machine won't join the existing Homegroup. The Homegroup check list might help you spot any other problems. Ultimate Troubleshooting Guide for Windows 7 HomeGroup Connection Issues

The only problem I notice with Homegroups is when the original machine that created the Homegroup isn't there anymore it seems to cause problems, in which case creating a new Homegroup and rejoining from all machines fixes most every problem.

It's best to turn on all machines in the Homegroup first then leave the Homegroup from all machines then create a new Homegroup with the Windows 8 machine then rejoin all the machines to the new Homegroup. This is to flush out the credentials from the old Homegroup.
 
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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro WMC
    Computer type
    PC/Desktop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Home built
    CPU
    Q9650 @ 4.05 GHz
    Motherboard
    Gforce 780i SLI FTW
    Memory
    8GB Gskill DDR2 1200Mhz
    Graphics Card(s)
    GTX-480
    Sound Card
    Asus D2 Xonar
    Monitor(s) Displays
    HannsG
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    Gskill 120GB SSD
    PSU
    Thermal Take 1000watts
    Case
    Thermal Take Xtreme
    Cooling
    9 fans air cooled
    Keyboard
    G15 logitech
    Mouse
    G9 logitech
    Internet Speed
    50mbps
Thank you,
I will do just that when I return to the office (and let you know.)
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8 Consumer Preview
    System Manufacturer/Model
    Assembled
    CPU
    Intel Core 2 Duo
    Motherboard
    MSI P965
    Memory
    4 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    NVIDIA GeForce 8500 GT
    Sound Card
    Onboard HD Audio
    Monitor(s) Displays
    AOC 912SW & Sony Trinitron
    Screen Resolution
    1280 x 1024
    Hard Drives
    Seagate 750GB
    PSU
    Antec SP-500
    Case
    Antec Mid-Tower
    Keyboard
    Sony
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless
    Internet Speed
    6 G
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