I have a computer running Windows 7 with all my data on it, and with a Homegroup. My gf's laptop running Windows 7 HP is still connected to the group, but the Windows 8 Dev Preview is not seeing the Homegroup. The troubleshooter isn't running, and I can ping the main computer by WINS name. My VM of Windows 7 still connects as well. Any ideas what may be blocking it? I haven't installed MSE or any other security programs yet
Edit: It saw the homegroup after rebooting and choosing trusted network, but it won't accept my homegroup password
Best Answer
It worked for me.
I copied the password from the Windows 7 machine.
Used Remote Desktop to my Windows 8 laptop.
Pasted.
Eureka! It joined.
I shared my music and documents.
I checked explorer on both machines. Accounts showed up just as they do with pure Windows 7 homegroup members.
Good luck, I hope it helps to know its possible.