How to Connect to a Peer-to-Peer Workgroup



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Open the System and Maintenance icon.



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You’ll find it in the Control Panel.


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In Windows Vista, click the Change Settings link in the Computer Name, Domain and Workgroup Settings area.



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If you’re asked for permission here, click the Continue button.


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In Windows XP, click the Computer Name tab.



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The tabs all look like hanging files you’d see in a drawer.


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Click the Change button.



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The Computer Name Changes window appears.


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In the Workgroup text box, type the name of the computer workgroup.



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Typically, the name is WORKGROUP, and that’s okay. If you chose something else for your local workgroup, put that name into the box.


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Click OK to close the various dialog boxes, and close any other windows you opened.



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At this point, you may have to restart your laptop for the changes to take effect. Do so when prompted.


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Your computer is now a part of the named workgroup and can more easily access other computers and system resources attached to that workgroup.









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