don't get option to join homegroup on windows 7!

[backtothefuture]

I have two PCs, both using Win 7 64bit home premium edition... one is a laptop, other is a desktop... both PCs are connected to the same wireless network.

regardless of which PC I configure to be a part of a homegroup (with file sharing etc enabled), I don't get the option to 'join' a homegroup on the other pc... i.e. neither PC can see each other though the homegroup!

anyone know what the issue is?

thanks

 

[backtothefuture]

yes on both pcs

 

[backtothefuture]

hello

i am using avg security on laptop and nod32 on desktop

tried pinging and no probs... maybe i should try disabling firewall to see what happens