Windows 7 - Disable the HomeGroup Provider service
April 2018
To disable the "HomeGroup Provider" service, under Windows 7:
- Click on Start > type "services.msc" in the search field and press enter.
- In the "Services" window, look for the following entry:
- HomeGroup Provider
- Double click and set the "Startup type" as "Disabled"
- Click on OK to validate.
This services is only requires for Homegroup sharing. You can always safely disable it.
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