Deleting workgroup name

[WylieC]

In trying to trouble shoot networking problems I created
a workgroup name that I am no longer using. When I open
Windows Explorer and view network places the no longer
wanted workgroup name shows up. How do I delete the no
longer wanted workgroup? Also, if I delete an icon on
computer one that has a folder showing on computer 2, if
I delete the folder from within Windows Explorer, I am
deleting the link and not the folder on computer #2,
right?
Thank you.

 

[Steve Winograd [MVP]]

In trying to trouble shoot networking problems I created
a workgroup name that I am no longer using. When I open
Windows Explorer and view network places the no longer
wanted workgroup name shows up. How do I delete the no
longer wanted workgroup?

There's no explicit way to delete an unused workgroup. It will
automatically go away in time.

Also, if I delete an icon on
computer one that has a folder showing on computer 2, if
I delete the folder from within Windows Explorer, I am
deleting the link and not the folder on computer #2,
right?

The items under My Network Places in Windows Explorer are links
(shortcuts), not the real items.

Thank you.

You're welcome.
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Steve Winograd, MS-MVP (Windows Networking)

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