Unable to use homegroup , error "You are not connected to any networks".

Hi Jack,

For a better understanding of the issue, let me know if the issue happens only when you try to create a Homegroup?

This issue could have occurred due to incorrect Homegroup settings. Try the steps listed here and check if it helps.

Method 1:
I would suggest you to run HomeGroup Troubleshooter in Windows 8.1 computer.

a. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen and tap Search (or if you're using a mouse, pointing to the lower-right corner of the screen, moving the mouse pointer up, and then clicking Search).

b. Enter troubleshooting in the search box.

c. Then tap or click Troubleshooting.

d. Tap or click Network and Internet, and then tap or click HomeGroup.‌ (You might be asked for an admin password or to confirm your choice.)

e. Click Next, and then follow the instructions on your screen.

Method 2:
If the issue persists, I would suggest you to try the steps in the article and check if it helps.

HomeGroup problems in Windows

Note: Try all the steps except HomeGroup Troubleshooter.

Refer to the article for additional information.

HomeGroup from start to finish

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with updated status of the issue to assist you further.

hi,

it wasnt the home group i was having the problem i was having it was the network menu as i get this         you are not connected to a network but i am

Hi Jack,

Thank you for the reply.

1. What is the make and model of the computer?

2. Do you have a wired or wireless network?

Method 1:
I would suggest you to run network troubleshooter to check for any Internet connectivity issues.


a. Press the ‘Windows + W’ key on the keyboard; this will bring the search interface.

b. Click ‘Troubleshooting’ in the search result.

c. Under ‘Troubleshoot computer problem’ click on ‘Network and Internet’.

d. Click on ‘Network Adapter’ to start the troubleshooter.

Method 2:
If the issue persists, I would suggest you to refer the steps in the article and check if it helps.

Wired and wireless network problems
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/network-connection-problem-help#network-problems=windows-81&v1h=win81tab1&v2h=win7tab1&v3h=winvistatab1&v4h=winxptab1

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Hi Geethu,

OS Name Microsoft Windows 8 Pro
Version 6.2.9200 Build 9200
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name LACKA-PC
System Manufacturer eMachines
System Model eME529
System Type x64-based PC
System SKU Calpella_CRB
Processor Intel(R) Celeron(R) CPU        P4600  @ 2.00GHz, 1999 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date eMachines V1.02, 20/04/2011
SMBIOS Version 2.6
Embedded Controller Version 255.255
BIOS Mode Legacy
BaseBoard Manufacturer eMachines
BaseBoard Model Not Available
BaseBoard Name Base Board
Platform Role Mobile
Secure Boot State Unsupported
PCR7 Configuration Binding Not Possible
Windows Directory C:\WINDOWS
System Directory C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume2
Locale United Kingdom
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.2.9200.16442"
Username lacka-pc\LACKA-PC\jackm_000
Time Zone GMT Summer Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 3.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 2.74 GB
Available Physical Memory 840 MB
Total Virtual Memory 6.24 GB
Available Virtual Memory 3.28 GB
Page File Space 3.50 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys
Hyper-V - VM Monitor Mode Extensions Yes
Hyper-V - Second Level Address Translation Extensions Yes
Hyper-V - Virtualisation Enabled in Firmware Yes
Hyper-V - Data Execution Protection Yes

there is my system info if it helps and the network troubleshooter had no luck

Sorry if this has been such a pain

Thanks,

Jack

p.s im using wifi

Hi Jack,

Thank you for the reply.

I would suggest you to download and install latest Wi-Fi driver for your computer model from the computer manufacturer website and check if it helps.

eMachines driver download

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Hi Sree,

What is the complete error message?

Did you try the steps that I have suggested in the first post on May 19, 2014? If not, please try those steps and keep us updated on the status of the issue. I will be glad to help you further. 

Hi geethu,

it installed alright but I now have no adapters installed for some reason

Could it get any worse :-(

thanks,

jack

Hi Jack,

Thank you for the reply.

1. Do you get any error message?

2. Did the Wi-Fi driver installed without any issue from eMachines website?

You may also refer the steps in the article.

How do I fix network adapter problems?

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Hi Geethu,

no i had no error message and the wifi driver but i am now unable to use my laptop as the lan port is used up by another pc

are there any other things i can try e.g is there a generic windows 8 wifi driver that i could try by downloading through the pc im using

Thanks,

Jack