With Windows 7, Microsoft attempts a more useful approach to family networking with HomeGroup. HomeGroup is intended as an easy way for multiple computers on the same network to share their files, folders and smart content clusters known as libraries. Windows 7 expands its security options, but does it with more concern for user-friendliness than during Vista development. In beta testing, Windows 7 didn’t recognize my laptop’s biometric drivers even after the proper drivers are installed for the proper password for itso long as your drivers are working.”]
Source: https://gizmodo.com/windows-7-networking-and-security-homegroup-user-acco-5146698