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Enabled by Default
I think it is enabled by default!
I run three or four machines, with various builds and versions of Windows, continuously and don't seem to have the problem that others are experiencing as reported here.
I don't use homegroup because I've always felt it was a tad flakey. I use a workgroup, the same one I've used for years, and adding a new machine is as simple as entering the new device in the workgroup, MSHOME in my case, sharing Downloads folder, which should already be shared on other machines on the network, shut down all machines, and COLD boot all machines.
All machines should appear in the navigation pane with the Download folder in the network.
If one machine doesn't show............ go to that machine and check that the workgroup is correct and that Downloads is shared. Open the Downloads folder in the Network folder to check it.
Go to machine #2 and check that Downloads is available on machine #1.
Simply crosscheck all machines. Get a no show? Check it again for workgroup, shared Downloads, and REBOOT.
I've been online for over 20 years with several machines at a time and I've never had to "mess with the switches".
Adapter settings, file sharing and all the other tech settings rarely ever need any help.
I've noticed postings with a complaint that the recommended settings didn't work last night BUT this morning it worked fine!!! Why??? He booted this morning!!!
A Reboot is one of the best medicines for a computer that you have ON the computer!!
That's my story and I'm sticking to it!