Disable HomeGroup in Windows 7

HomeGroup is one of features Microsoft's new operating system, Which can be accessed Windows ExploreIn the left navigation pane.

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It allows Share urirea files and terminal(printer, scanner, etc.) in small networks, consisting of 2-3 computers, such as the home network or the office network. However, if you have only one PC or do not use this new feature, You can disable HomeGroup, Thereby "saving" some resources used by two processes that it runs in the background: HomeGroup Listener si HomeGroup Provider.

To disable HomeGroup in Windows 7 you have to follow a few simple steps:

  • open Desktop and right click on HomeGroup, then select Change HomeGroup Settings menu displayed
  • in the open window click on Leave the homegroup ...
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  • the confirmation dialog, click again on Leave the homegroup.
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  • close Windows Explorer and open it Services (type: services.msc in Run)
  • search processes HomeGroup Listener si HomeGroup Provider, Double-click on each of them and change Startup Type in Disable. This will permanently disable HomeGroup
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ApplyThen close the Services.

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That's all! ;)

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