HomeGroup is a feature in Windows 7 that allows you to easily share files, folders, and devices between computers connected to the same network and specified groups. But the question is if you are actually using it. Or do you really mind that such an option pops up every time you connect to a new network. Are you?
Furthermore, if you don’t use it or don’t intend to use it in the near future, the HomeGroup option can be a waste as part of the Explorer Navigation Pane. If that’s the case, let’s see how to temporarily remove and disable the feature.
Steps to Disable and Hide HomeGroup Settings
There are two steps to this process. You must first change the HomeGroup settings. Then you should also disable related system services.
Step 1: Navigate to Windows Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center. The easiest job is through the Start Menu.
Step 2: On the left pane towards the bottom you will see some options. Click on the link for House group.
Step 3: A HomeGroup settings window will appear. Click Leave the homegroup to disable this feature.
Click again The group left the house options and wait a while for the settings to be applied.
After you do this, you won’t be able to share files, folders, and devices with other computers, if they have a network connection.
The next part of the process is to disable the Homegroup services so that the option is removed from the Navigation Pane and there are no pop-ups asking to create such a group.
Step 4: Launch Windows services by opening the Run dialog box (Win + R key) and entering the services.msc command.
Step 5: Scroll down to find two HomeGroup services- Listener And Provider.
Step 6: Double-click each to open them. Keep the General tab highlighted and select Disabled from floor type menu. Click Apply And Alright.
This will disable all HomeGroup services, and once you restart your computer, the Navigation Pane option will no longer appear. To revert to previous settings, you can manually start the services and create a new group by navigating to the same Control Panel location.
Hot Tip: Sometimes, when you can’t connect to a network or connect to Wi-Fi, you can try disabling the HomeGroup service. It happens to work more often than expected.
Conclusion
The HomeGroup feature is a must-have if you plan to use multiple computers on a network and want to optimize resource usage (in terms of space, programs, and devices). And, if you don’t need it, you can do what we just suggested.
Do you know any other such tricks? Let us know in the comments section.
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