Re: Getting rid of unwanted "Workgroup"



On Jan 31, 6:30 am, simonc <sim...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I've just started setting up a new computer (so this might be first question
of many...)

When Windows XP first booted it assigned the computer to the default
workgroup called "Workgroup". Now I've assigned it to the workgroup for my
local network and it connects ok, but in Explorer everytime I go to Entire
Network\Microsoft Windows Network the default "Workgroup" is still there
along with the real workgroup I want to use.

How do I get rid of it?

Grateful for advice.

Hello,

First, right-click My Computer => Properties => Computer name =>
Change
Change the name to the workgroup you want to belong to.

Workgroups aren't just "deleted", but if the unwanted workgroup is
still showing, turn off File and Printer Sharing. Log Off/On. Restart
File and Printer Sharing.

To turn off File and Printer Sharing:
Start => Settings (or Settings => Control Panel) => Network
Connections
Right-click on your LAN and click on Properties
Uncheck/clear the box 'File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft
Networks'.
Click OK

.



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