mikeraj,

Try reading...

How to Network with HomeGroup in Windows 7

Remember virus programs and firewalls will block communications.

Rick

Thanks Rick! I will go though this article.

In accessing troubleshooting tools I get the message that the "Peer networking grouping service isn't running", I attempt to start this service and get the error code "Error 1068, the dependency service or group failed to start". What should I do next?

mikeraj,

Did you setup the printer for sharing? Sharing a printer through a wireless network

What virus program(s) and firewall(s) are you using?

Does the printer have a valid ip address? If yes, did yo try installing the printer using the ip address?

Rick

mikeraj,

Now I'm doing it.

Try reading...

Allow Printer past Microsoft Essentials/Windows Defender

Rick

mikeraj,

The Belkin has problems with WPA Security. I hate to suggest it, did you try WEP or no security?

Rick

I missed your other questions: I'm using MS Security Essentials and Windows Firewall. No other third party antivirus and firewall.

My printer is connected via usb to the second printer. How do I get the ip address?

Already tried all of that plus other suggestions from other forums.

I think it has something to do with my Belkin router as some have found out www.sevenforums.com/.../205276-homegroup-problem-3.html