After pratting about with the dreaded Vista for much too long I am very
grateful for this solution. Thank you Cyberbear.
"Baby Boomer" wrote:
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> I have been struggling with this problem too. Many thanks Cyberbear.
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> Baby Boomer
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> "Cyberbear" wrote:
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> > Bernard Liengme wrote: Quote:
> > > I cannot get Vista to use printers on either of two Windows XP computer that
> > > are part of my home network. The Vista machine sees the printers but gives
> > > an Access denied message. The two XP machines have no problem using each
> > > others printer - so sharing is working.
> > > Any ideas?
> > > best wishes
> >
> >
> > Try adding the printer this way:
> > 1. Go to Add a Printer wizard
> > 2. Tell the wizard it is a local printer
> > 3. On the page that asks you to choose the port, select the
> > create a port option and leave the choice as "local port"
> > 4. In the give the port a name box that appears, type in
> > \\computername\printersharename putting in the appropriate names
> > 5. Finish the wizard in the normal way by selecting a printer
> > from Windows' list or providing a disk with drivers.
> >
> > This procedure worked for me when I ran into the same problem.
> > I hope it helps you, too.
> >
> >