Resources on your computer can be shared with other computers in the same workgroup. To join a computer to an existing workgroup, know the name of the workgroup you want to join and you must change the workgroup name that is currently assigned to the computer.

Once you’ve identified the name of the workgroup to join, you can complete the steps listed below.

1. Click Start and click Control Panel.
2. Double click the System and Maintenance.
3. Click the Change Settings link.
4. Click the Change button.
5. Type in the new workgroup name and click OK.

Alternatively, you can also use a wizard to walk you through the process. Repeat steps 1 through 3 listed above. Instead of clicking the Change button, click the Network ID button. Accept the default option of This computer is part of a business network. Click Next. Select the My company uses a network without a domain option and click Next. Type in the workgroup name and click Next. Click Finish.

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