The Network and Sharing Center window opens on the Desktop. Type: network and sharing then click on Network and Sharing Center from the results field on the left. Use the keyboard shortcut Win Key + W to bring up the Search box for Settings. You can change the password to something easier to remember - which will make things easier when joining other systems. You’ll need this to connect your other Windows 7 and 8 machines to it. Under Membership, a password is automatically generated for you. Then in the left panel under Libraries and Devices, switch on the types of files and devices you want to share. Create a HomeGroup on Windows 8įrom the Control Panel settings click HomeGroup. From the Start screen or Desktop in Windows 8 – use the keyboard shortcut Win Key + I then click Change PC Settings.
