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HP PCs - Creating a Wireless Home Network (Windows 10, 8)

This document is for HP and Compaq computers with Windows 10 and Windows 8.
Windows allows you to connect multiple computers in a home network. This is a convenient way to share files in the home. This document provides instructions for setting up and sharing folders and files on a wireless home network.

Set up a local network and file sharing

Set up a home network using wireless hardware.
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To perform some of the steps in this document you must be logged into Windows using the main administrative account. Normally this is the first account that was created when the computer was first turned on.

Access shared files and directories on a local network

Access shared folders and files from computers or devices on the network.
  1. Make sure that network discovery and file sharing is turned on.
  2. In the Windows search box, search for and open View network computers and devices.
    Click View network computers and devices in the search results
    The Network window opens and displays computers and devices detected on the network.
  3. Double-click the name of the computer or device you want to access. If prompted, enter the username and password to access that computer.
    Double-click the computer or device you want to access
  4. Navigate to the folder or file you want to access.