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Windows 7 - IPv6 - Homegroup

Hi,

I have an issue with Window 7 and joining a Homegroup.

Home Setup -
- Desktop Computer - wired connection via
- Laptop Computer - wireless connection

Network Routers and Connection:
- Belkin - F5D9631uk4A (Wireless Modem Router)
- Devolo - dLan Ehernet - High Speed 85 (Powered Lan)

I am experiencing a similar issue to what is documented in the link below - that is:
- I see the Homegroup created by my Desktop computer
- When I try to connect to it, I get the message "must have IPv6 enabled"

I have IPv6 enabled on both computers, however I have since contacted Belkin and found out that my router does not have IPv6. In fact.... they went further to explain that "NO Belkin Network product has IPv6". And my guess is my dLan does not support it either..

So, my question is this... for me to use the Homegroup Functionality - do I need to upgrade my Router and dLan??? Surely not....

Also if that is the case... how can I find out if a Router Supports IPv6 or not. This information is not on the box!

PLEASE HELP

Regards.
A.

Link below:
https://www.experts-exchange.com/questions/24544116/Windows-7-requires-IPv6-for-Homegroup.html?sfQueryTermInfo=1+7+ipv6+window

Jackie Man

The problem is caused by third party firewall. Please see the thread of forum below.
"Solution: uninstall complete McAfee Suite.
Install/activate homegroups as per Windows instruction.
Reinstall the virus protection alone - allow Windows Firewall to manage firewall"
Source: http://www.sevenforums.com/network-sharing/2479-cant-join-homegroup-12.html
But, if you still get error in creating / joing homegroup, you might need a registry hack.
Source: http://www.windowsreference.com/networking/enabledisable-some-or-all-of-ipv6-capabilities-in-windows-vista-or-windows-server-2008/

Angus

ASKER

jackieman - many many thanks for your post. It has truly helped.

I ended up doing a registry hack and I successfully managed to join the Homegroup and bypass the error "IPv6" - so a big step forward.

However, although have joined the homegroup and upon clicking on any of the libraries I cannot seem to see any files.

Any suggestions?

Jackie Man

Both Desktop and laptop are running Windows 7?

Angus

ASKER

Yes. Both are. The only difference is that the laptop is attached to a domain, however this is domain is only used at work. Whilst at home - this "should" have no impact - as both are on the same network and I can log into the other computer and access all files.

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Jackie Man

In a nutshell, start from the status before the first setup of homegroup for both your desktop and laptop and rebuild the homegroup again.

Angus

ASKER

Thanks for your advice - I am going to try it later this evening. Will report back.

Angus

ASKER

Problem fixed.

The issue was fixed through re-installedin Windows 7. I.e. A clean install.

I was upgrading Windows 7 from a highly customised Windows Vista install and therefore I think some of the "unique settings" got kept.

Thanks for all your help!!!!

Angus

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