How to setup a new homegroup in Win 7 when there is another homegroup setup on the network

Solution 1:

Steps to create a new homegroup with another homegroup on the network. I have not tested this, apply with caution.

1. Open up the Homegroup options within the control panel.

2. Disable the network adapter / disconnect the Ethernet cable. (Go to: Control Panel -> Network and Sharing Center -> Change adapter settings -> [click on Network Connection] -> Disable this network device).

3. Enable the network adapter and be prepared to create a new Homegroup quickly when the options appears.
4. When the create new Homegroup option appears and quickly enter a password, as it will fail if it has enough time to find the exisiting Homegroup.
5. Follow the prompts to set up and then insert your password on the other computers in the network like normal and it should automatically find the matching Homegroup.