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Solved: Can't logon to Homegroup

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Hi guys. I've just bought a Sumvision Cyclone Micro+4, but can't access my homegroups folders for streaming. The device is connected by wifi, but when I navigate to the shared folders, it asks for ID and password. I created the homegroup several years ago, and don't remember these. I presume the password is the one created by the homegroup, which can be viewed by clicking on 'homegroup' in explorer and then clicking on 'view homegroup password', but as far as ID is concerned, I'm completely stumped. I've tried every combination I can think of with no success. I'm puzzled as to why the device is even asking for a password as password protection is set to 'off' in the HomeGroups advanced sharing settings. Is there anywhere where I can find the HomeGroup ID or alternatively, a method of deleting the Homegroup and starting afresh? TIA EDIT After messing about with sharing options of the various shared folders in my Homegroup, I appear to have stumbled my way to gaining access from the Cyclone Micro+4. The folders i want to stream are now connecting without a password/ID request :) Marking this as 'Solved

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