"Windows couldn't remove your computer from the homegroup."

Anonymous
2010-01-26T03:36:40+00:00

I have a laptop and a desktop which were both participaing in a Homegroup.  It stopped working, so I tried to "leave the Homegroup" from both machines, intending to recreate it.  By the way, standard networking and file sharing is still working.  The desktop allowed me to leave the Homegroup, but I receive the "Windows couldn't remove your computer from the homegroup" message on the laptop.  I have run the network and homegroup troubleshooters numerous times on both machines.  I have also researched and tried everything I could find on the web, with no sucess.  Please tell me how I can reset the Homegroup settings on my laptop.

Mark S. Freeman

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Internet and connectivity

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Anonymous
2010-08-21T18:43:40+00:00

Here is a solution that might work.  It worked for me. 

"Researched the problem and found the solution. A file was corrupted and deleting it got the PNRP service running. The file was recreated correctly when the PNRP service started up. Here's the file for future reference:

C:\Windows\ServiceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Roaming\PeerNetworking\idstore.sst"

Solution given by Streetwolf on Windows 7 Forums

Link is below:

http://www.sevenforums.com/network-sharing/29060-cant-start-peer-name-resolution-protocol.html

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-01-01T15:28:04+00:00

    Try this.. disable windows firewall and antivirus programs then leave the homegroup.. I did it to my PC and it worked.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-11-17T06:28:30+00:00

    I had the same problem twice. The second time was harder initially. To leave the HomeGroup you must have HomeGroup Listener and Provider  -Enabled-.

    If enabled, you should be able to leave the HomeGroup. After leaving HomeGroup, Click start.

    In the Search box enter, Local services. Click on View Services and, again disable Homegroup Listener and Homegroup Provider.

    I'ts funny how one little icon in the Navigation Pane can drive us crazy.  This is also my first post.

    If I blew it, It'll be my last.         Good luck.

    CLL.JR

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-09-22T16:48:02+00:00

    I still have the same problem... What do you mean by deleting 

    C:\windows\serviceProfiles\LocalService\AppData\Roaming\PeerNetworking? Still don't get that

    I also do not have the AppData folder,

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-08-24T23:24:00+00:00

    This Was the problem with my homegroup and the peer service tnow works

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