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How to change workgroups in Windows 7 - Micro Center
<main> <article class="userContent"> <p>This how-to article details the process to change the Workgroup in Windows 7 which allows for sharing of files and system resources over the network.</p><p>NOTE: Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft or Micro Center as the operating system has reached its end of life, this guide is available for those still looking for assistance with Windows 7. Further troubleshooting outside of this guide for Windows 7 is not available from Micro Center.</p><p>Here is how to change workgroups:</p><p>1. Click on the <strong>Start</strong> button in the bottom left, then right click on <strong>Computer</strong> and then click on <strong>Properties </strong>from the list of options.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F1144_HOW5003912B_001.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/1144_HOW5003912B_001.gif" alt="Windows 7 Start Menu, Computer Properties" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>2. On the new Properties window, look for the section labeled <strong>Computer name, domain, and workgroup settings</strong> and click on the <strong>Change Settings</strong> button to the right.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F1145_HOW5003912B_002.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/1145_HOW5003912B_002.gif" alt="Computer Properties, Change Settings" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>3, If prompted by User Account Control, click on <strong>Yes or OK</strong>, and then on the new window click <strong>Change</strong>.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F1146_HOW5003912B_003.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/1146_HOW5003912B_003.gif" alt="System Properties, Computer Name, Change" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>4. In the<strong> Workgroup</strong> box, erase the name of the <strong>Workgroup</strong> (Shown below as WORKGROUP) and enter the workgroup name to join.</p><div class="embedExternal embedImage display-large float-none"> <div class="embedExternal-content"> <a class="embedImage-link" href="/home/leaving?allowTrusted=1&target=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.microcenter.com%2FContent%2FContent%2520Graphic%2FImages%2F1147_HOW5003912B_004.gif" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener ugc" target="_blank"> <img class="embedImage-img" src="https://www.microcenter.com/Content/Content%20Graphic/Images/1147_HOW5003912B_004.gif" alt="Computer Name Workgroup Name" height="180" width="320" loading="lazy"></img></a> </div> </div> <p><br></p><p>5. Click <strong>OK</strong> and if prompted, restart the computer to complete the change.</p> </article> </main>
