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My PC upgraded to Windows 10 Pro version 1803 yesterday during automatic updates. This morning I attempted to view files in my network. Home Group is no longer available in this newest update. It seems in their wisdom they decided it was not needed and provided other solutions to share files/directories. I following the instructions to share files/directories via Windows Explorer. Guess what? You can not share directories only individual files at one time. This is not acceptable. After much trial and error I found a work around. As long as you have the name of the PC in your network you can enter "\PCNAME" and it should give you access. Bring back Home Group to the Windows operating system!
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Amen brother. I have three computers and one tablet in the house everything was fine with networking and sharing files and then BANG! no homegroup. Microsoft decided to eliminate homegroup. Such a great way of networking! If it ain't broke don't fix it
It works. I never used HomeGroup, so I didn't have to reconfigure my home network. Which appears you have do. Like untangling the leftover HomeGroup weeds. Rebuild your home folder/file sharing network from scratch. After the 1803 update my home network remained intact and I share with a Linux laptop.
Bring back Home Group to the Windows operating system!
I whole heartedly second it. The sooner the better...
Homegroup always worked for me - it was easy to set up and the transfer of files was always successful even if it was a bit slow sometimes. Now I have to use memory sticks and SD cards and external hdd's to transfer my files. It doesn't surprise me that Microsoft got rid of something else that was convenient and easy to use. They always know best even when they don't.
Just installed this update.. Right clicked on a folder and gave me the option to share with a home group.. does nothing.
Microshft really thought this **** out, huh?
Anyway, I'm just gonna use external drive to router - be less of a headache than this b.s.
