Windows cannot create a homegroup - what to do?

If Windows does not create a homegroup, there can be several reasons. We show you how to create the homegroup without any problems.

Windows cannot create a homegroup

• Windows has numerous causes for this problem and can fix them in many cases.
• Simply download this troubleshooter from Microsoft and run the tool.
• Windows automatically searches for the problem and then tries to solve it.

Set up home network group correctly

1. In order for Windows to create a homegroup, the connection must not be a public network.
2. Start the Control Panel and select the "Network and Sharing Center" under the "Network and Internet" category.
3. If "Public network" and not "Private network" appears next to the current connection, simply set up the connection again. To do this, use the "Set up a new connection or network" option below.

Windows: Start homegroup service manually

If Windows does not create a home network group, the necessary services may not be available. You can also start this manually.

1. Press the "Windows" and "R" keys simultaneously so that the "Execute" command opens.
2. Enter "services.msc" here and confirm with "OK". Then the "Services" open.
3. Find the Peer Network Group Mapping and Homegroup Provider services.
4. If the "Status" line does not say "Started", right-click on the service and select the "Start" option.

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