If you have forgotten your HomeGroup password on Windows 7 then there is no need to worry as Windows 7 gives an option to view HomeGroup password. To get into the way to view or change HomeGroup password on Windows 7 continue reading after the break.
View HomeGroup Password in Windows 7
Click on “Start” button and type HomeGroup
in search box, click HomeGroup from search results.
![windows-7-homegroup windows 7 homegroup](http://www.trickyways.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/windows-7-homegroup.png)
Under “Other homegroup actions” options choose “View or print homegroup password” and this will show your HomeGroup password
![](http://www.trickyways.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/view-homegroup-password.png)
Change HomeGroup Password in Windows 7
To change HomeGroup password just go back
Click on “Change the password…” option
![](http://www.trickyways.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/change-home-group-password.png)
Click on “Change the password”
![](http://www.trickyways.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/change-home-group-password-00.png)
Type a new password in field or use the suggested one and click Next button
![](http://www.trickyways.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/change-home-group-password-01.png)
After a little processing, it will display a message that your homegroup password is successfully changed and it will also show the new password
See also:
- File sharing between Windows 7 and XP
- Windows 7 HomeGroup share files and printer
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