What is a Workgroup
According to Wikipedia – “In computer networking a work group is a collection of computers connected on a LAN that share the common resources and responsibilities. Workgroup is Microsoft‘s term for a peer-to-peer local area network. Computers running Microsoft operating systems in the same work group may share files, printers, or Internet connection.[1] Work group contrasts with a domain, in which computers rely on centralized authentication.”
How to join a PC to a Workgroup.
Do the steps below if you want setup your own Windows Workgroup
- Log on to PC as a local administrator
- Click on Start.
- Type PC in search box.
- Click on View your PC name.
- Click on the link Domain or workgroup
- Enter admin creds if asked.
- Click on Change,
- Select Workgroup.
- Enter Workgroup name.
- Click OK.
- Click OK.
- Click Restart.
Additional Windows Workgroup Information
- networking – What is the purpose of a Windows Workgroup? – Super User
- How to Setup and Join a Workgroup in Windows PC
- What is a workgroup and how is it set up? – Windows Active Directory
- Windows Workgroup – NETWORK ENCYCLOPEDIA
- Workgroup vs Domain – What’s the difference
I hope you find this article useful.