Manage HomeGroup

Applies To: Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials

Using a homegroup on Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials makes it easier to share pictures, music, videos, and documents with other computers running Windows 7.

This topic provides quick access to procedures and other information that describe how to use the Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials Dashboard to manage your homegroup settings.

Managing your homegroup

• What is a homegroup?

• Create a homegroup

• Join the server to an existing homegroup

• Combine two homegroups

• How can I join Windows 7 computers to the homegroup?

• Enable HomeGroup members to discover digital media

• Share a folder with homegroup

• Change HomeGroup settings

• View or change the homegroup password

• Leave a homegroup