We have already so many times discussed about Home Group and its configuration. In the same way, let’s have another article about the same. This step by step instructions in this article provide a brief tour of the new Home Group feature in Windows 7. These instructions are that you’ve two computers running Windows 7 and at least one of them has Windows 7 Home Premium or better in the same network. Make sure that neither of the computer is a member of a homegroup or is joined a domain.

Now, let’s try preparing each computer.
1.    It is required to click Start, type Network and Sharing Center in the search box and then press the enter key.
2.    Now, in the View your active networks area, make sure that network type is Public Network.
3.    If not, it is required to click Home network or Work network.
4.    Then, click Public Network.
5.    Now, you can follow the steps from 2 in the second computer.
These following steps are for creating a homegroup on the first computer. Follow them.
1.    On the first computer, which must be running Windows 7 Home Premium or better.
2.    Then, click Start, type Network and Sharing Center in the search box and then press the enter key.
3.    Now, under the View your active networks area and click Public network.
4.    In the Set Network Location dialog box, it is required to click Home Network.
5.    Once you change the network location, you can see the Create a Home Group wizard to start automatically.
6.    On the Share with other home computers running Windows 7 page, select the Documents check box, and then click Next.
7.    This is used to share documents with the homegroup in addition to pictures, musics, videos and printers.
8.    The Create a HomeGroup wizard is able to create a strong password as shown in the below image.
9.    It is required to use this password to join additional computers to the homegroup.
10.    After recording the password, click Finish to close the wizard.

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