The best replacement for homegroup is network.

The best alternatives to homegroup are rated as following:
★★★★★  network
★★★★  workgroup
★★  workgroup windows 8
★  workgroup windows 7
  home network
  map network drive

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Speaking about homegroup, one probably shouldn't forget about windows 7 and 8.

Other search terms related to homegroup and their ratings are:
★★★★★ windows 7 and 8
★★ vista and windows 7
vista and windows 8
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