This policy setting specifies whether users can add computers to a homegroup. By default users can add their computer to a homegroup on a private network.If you enable this policy setting users cannot add computers to a homegroup. This policy setting does not affect other network sharing features.If you disable or do not configure this policy setting users can add computers to a homegroup. However data on a domain-joined computer is not shared with the homegroup.This policy setting is not configured by default.You must restart the computer for this policy setting to take effect.
Policy path:
Windows Components\HomeGroup
Scope:
Machine
Supported on:
At least Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows 7
Registry settings:
HKLM\Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\HomeGroup!DisableHomeGroup
Filename:
Sharing.admx