Windows no longer detects a HomeGroup on this network

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Updated onOctober 4, 2023

updated onOctober 4, 2023

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Encountering theWindows no longer detects a HomeGroupon this network is an extremely annoying error message. This means you will not be able to share your files on your network.

The HomeGroup option inside Windows allows you to connect all the PCs you have in one location to a single network, thus allowing you to share files and printers between them.

The error message appears whenever a user with several Windows devices upgrades some or all the computers to Windows 10, while the HomeGroup is activated.

In today’s article, we will explore some of the best ways to deal with this issue. Read on to find out more.

What to do if Windows can’t detect a HomeGroup on this network?

1. Temporarily disable antivirus and firewall on your PC

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2. Exit the HomeGroup only on the computer that was used to create the group initially

3. Remove every last bit of the problematic HomeGroup and create a new one

Note:To be able to find the folder mentioned below, you will need to activate the Show hidden files and folders option. You can do so by clicking on theViewtab inside Windows Explorer -> and check the box next to theShow hidden files option.

In this guide, we explored some of the best methods to deal with the Windows no longer detects a HomeGroup on this network error.

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Windows no longer detects a HomeGroup on this network#

What to do if Windows can’t detect a HomeGroup on this network?#

1. Temporarily disable antivirus and firewall on your PC#

2. Exit the HomeGroup only on the computer that was used to create the group initially#

3. Remove every last bit of the problematic HomeGroup and create a new one#

Windows no longer detects a HomeGroup on this network

What to do if Windows can’t detect a HomeGroup on this network?

1. Temporarily disable antivirus and firewall on your PC

2. Exit the HomeGroup only on the computer that was used to create the group initially

3. Remove every last bit of the problematic HomeGroup and create a new one