Windows’ Workgroups

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

1. Log on to PC as a local administrator
2. Click on Start.
3. Type PC in search box.
4. Click on View your PC name.
5. Click on the link Domain or workgroup
6. Enter admin creds if asked.
7. Click on Change,
8. Select Workgroup.
9. Enter Workgroup name.
10. Click OK.
11. Click OK.
12. Click Restart.

Additional Windows Workgroup Information

1. networking – What is the purpose of a Windows Workgroup? – Super User
2. How to Setup and Join a Workgroup in Windows PC
3. What is a workgroup and how is it set up? – Windows Active Directory
4. Windows Workgroup – NETWORK ENCYCLOPEDIA
5. Workgroup vs Domain – What’s the difference

I hope you find this article useful.