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Old 12-28-2007   #2 (permalink)
Mick Murphy


 
 

RE: Networking VISTA & XP

Did you run the XPs' file and printer sharing home network wizard?

"in need of help" wrote:
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> I am having a problem viewing and accessing my XP machines from my VISTA
> machine. I have read all the threads and have tried it all.
>
> My host computer is the VISTA computer, and my other two are XPs. I have a
> wireless router and can access the intranet through them all. The two XP
> machines can see the VISTA machine, but the VISTA machine can not see the XP
> machines. I have
>
> I have updated the XP PCs with LLTD protocol as suggested
> I'm using the same Workgroup name at both machines.
> In Vista, I have - Network Discovery: ON, Network type set to Private, Media
> sharing:ON, File Sharing: ON, and Public Folder Sharing: ON
>
> I have been working on this for hours and hours. Any suggestions are
> greatly appreciated. I am no computer expert, but do have some experience.
>
> I even contacted the router experts who helped me set the network up, but
> stated they were not allowed to assist with file and printer sharing - they
> are only allowed to help you get the intranet connected.
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