How to Remove a Workgroup From Windows XP
- 1). Find the workgroup name that the computer is on. Most often it is Mshome, or Workgroup. If your computer was already connected to a network it may have a more unique name. It is also important to know the workgroup name that it will be changed to.
- 2). Go to Control Panel and find the Performance and Maintenance tab. Once there look for an option called "System." Click on the "Computer Name" tab. Click on "Change" and then find the workgroup box. Remove the old workgroup. Enter the new workgroup name. Press "OK," and the system will need to reboot.
- 3). Allow the system to start up completely and go back to "Control Panel" and "System" to verify that the workgroup name has changed. To test the settings, double click on "Network places," then click "View workgroup computers." This will show all computers in your workgroup.
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