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Old October 12th 06, 02:48 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Jenny-72
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Default Vista and XP

I've tried this method with my Epson Stylus Photo 895 attached to a Windows
XP Pro workstation but Vista x64 just asks for drivers because they aren't on
the XP Pro machine.

The problem is, the drivers are only available on the Vista install CD and I
can't find them.

I've tried connecting the printer to the Vista x64 machine but face similar
problems from the XP Pro machine.

It's driving me nuts!! :-/

"AJR" wrote:

To "BigK" - I print from Vista to a HP 3740 connected directly to Vista
computer and to a HP 1310 connected to a network XP computer
Setting up the network printer went something like this: Set printer via XP
for sharing - gave share name hp1310 then:
1. Add printer via Vista
2. Select Network printer (Printer attached to
another computer)
3. Used the UNC path to the printer - in my case
\\roco-pro\hp1310
4. OK

"BigK" wrote in message
...

"Notts Ash" wrote in message
...
will it be possible for a vista and xp computer to link together in a
network


I have an XP Home system connected to my laptop running Vista.

I have had trouble with printer sharing (can't print from the Vista
machine) but file sharing is doing fine. I have a router so I don't know
about ICS.




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Old March 27th 10, 04:11 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
GatesofDawn67
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Posts: 6
Default Vista and XP

How can I get my vista computer and my xp computer to link together in a
network?

"Jenny-72" wrote:

I've tried this method with my Epson Stylus Photo 895 attached to a Windows
XP Pro workstation but Vista x64 just asks for drivers because they aren't on
the XP Pro machine.

The problem is, the drivers are only available on the Vista install CD and I
can't find them.

I've tried connecting the printer to the Vista x64 machine but face similar
problems from the XP Pro machine.

It's driving me nuts!! :-/

"AJR" wrote:

To "BigK" - I print from Vista to a HP 3740 connected directly to Vista
computer and to a HP 1310 connected to a network XP computer
Setting up the network printer went something like this: Set printer via XP
for sharing - gave share name hp1310 then:
1. Add printer via Vista
2. Select Network printer (Printer attached to
another computer)
3. Used the UNC path to the printer - in my case
\\roco-pro\hp1310
4. OK

"BigK" wrote in message
...

"Notts Ash" wrote in message
...
will it be possible for a vista and xp computer to link together in a
network

I have an XP Home system connected to my laptop running Vista.

I have had trouble with printer sharing (can't print from the Vista
machine) but file sharing is doing fine. I have a router so I don't know
about ICS.




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Old March 27th 10, 04:11 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
GatesofDawn67
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Posts: 6
Default Vista and XP

How can I get my vista computer and my xp computer to link together in a
network?

"Jenny-72" wrote:

I've tried this method with my Epson Stylus Photo 895 attached to a Windows
XP Pro workstation but Vista x64 just asks for drivers because they aren't on
the XP Pro machine.

The problem is, the drivers are only available on the Vista install CD and I
can't find them.

I've tried connecting the printer to the Vista x64 machine but face similar
problems from the XP Pro machine.

It's driving me nuts!! :-/

"AJR" wrote:

To "BigK" - I print from Vista to a HP 3740 connected directly to Vista
computer and to a HP 1310 connected to a network XP computer
Setting up the network printer went something like this: Set printer via XP
for sharing - gave share name hp1310 then:
1. Add printer via Vista
2. Select Network printer (Printer attached to
another computer)
3. Used the UNC path to the printer - in my case
\\roco-pro\hp1310
4. OK

"BigK" wrote in message
...

"Notts Ash" wrote in message
...
will it be possible for a vista and xp computer to link together in a
network

I have an XP Home system connected to my laptop running Vista.

I have had trouble with printer sharing (can't print from the Vista
machine) but file sharing is doing fine. I have a router so I don't know
about ICS.




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Old March 27th 10, 12:51 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Jack [MVP-Networking]
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Posts: 356
Default Vista and XP

HI
If the Win XP has to print (even trough the network) it needs drivers.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)..

"GatesofDawn67" wrote in message
...
How can I get my vista computer and my xp computer to link together in a
network?

"Jenny-72" wrote:

I've tried this method with my Epson Stylus Photo 895 attached to a
Windows
XP Pro workstation but Vista x64 just asks for drivers because they
aren't on
the XP Pro machine.

The problem is, the drivers are only available on the Vista install CD
and I
can't find them.

I've tried connecting the printer to the Vista x64 machine but face
similar
problems from the XP Pro machine.

It's driving me nuts!! :-/

"AJR" wrote:

To "BigK" - I print from Vista to a HP 3740 connected directly to Vista
computer and to a HP 1310 connected to a network XP computer
Setting up the network printer went something like this: Set printer
via XP
for sharing - gave share name hp1310 then:
1. Add printer via Vista
2. Select Network printer (Printer attached to
another computer)
3. Used the UNC path to the printer - in my case
\\roco-pro\hp1310
4. OK

"BigK" wrote in message
...

"Notts Ash" wrote in message
...
will it be possible for a vista and xp computer to link together in
a
network

I have an XP Home system connected to my laptop running Vista.

I have had trouble with printer sharing (can't print from the Vista
machine) but file sharing is doing fine. I have a router so I don't
know
about ICS.




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Old March 27th 10, 12:51 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Jack [MVP-Networking]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 356
Default Vista and XP

HI
If the Win XP has to print (even trough the network) it needs drivers.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)..

"GatesofDawn67" wrote in message
...
How can I get my vista computer and my xp computer to link together in a
network?

"Jenny-72" wrote:

I've tried this method with my Epson Stylus Photo 895 attached to a
Windows
XP Pro workstation but Vista x64 just asks for drivers because they
aren't on
the XP Pro machine.

The problem is, the drivers are only available on the Vista install CD
and I
can't find them.

I've tried connecting the printer to the Vista x64 machine but face
similar
problems from the XP Pro machine.

It's driving me nuts!! :-/

"AJR" wrote:

To "BigK" - I print from Vista to a HP 3740 connected directly to Vista
computer and to a HP 1310 connected to a network XP computer
Setting up the network printer went something like this: Set printer
via XP
for sharing - gave share name hp1310 then:
1. Add printer via Vista
2. Select Network printer (Printer attached to
another computer)
3. Used the UNC path to the printer - in my case
\\roco-pro\hp1310
4. OK

"BigK" wrote in message
...

"Notts Ash" wrote in message
...
will it be possible for a vista and xp computer to link together in
a
network

I have an XP Home system connected to my laptop running Vista.

I have had trouble with printer sharing (can't print from the Vista
machine) but file sharing is doing fine. I have a router so I don't
know
about ICS.




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Old March 27th 10, 07:36 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
GatesofDawn67
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Posts: 6
Default Vista and XP

How do I make my vista machine and xp machine to see each other in a
wireless network?

"Jenny-72" wrote:

I've tried this method with my Epson Stylus Photo 895 attached to a Windows
XP Pro workstation but Vista x64 just asks for drivers because they aren't on
the XP Pro machine.

The problem is, the drivers are only available on the Vista install CD and I
can't find them.

I've tried connecting the printer to the Vista x64 machine but face similar
problems from the XP Pro machine.

It's driving me nuts!! :-/

"AJR" wrote:

To "BigK" - I print from Vista to a HP 3740 connected directly to Vista
computer and to a HP 1310 connected to a network XP computer
Setting up the network printer went something like this: Set printer via XP
for sharing - gave share name hp1310 then:
1. Add printer via Vista
2. Select Network printer (Printer attached to
another computer)
3. Used the UNC path to the printer - in my case
\\roco-pro\hp1310
4. OK

"BigK" wrote in message
...

"Notts Ash" wrote in message
...
will it be possible for a vista and xp computer to link together in a
network

I have an XP Home system connected to my laptop running Vista.

I have had trouble with printer sharing (can't print from the Vista
machine) but file sharing is doing fine. I have a router so I don't know
about ICS.




  #7 (permalink)  
Old March 27th 10, 07:36 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
GatesofDawn67
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 6
Default Vista and XP

How do I make my vista machine and xp machine to see each other in a
wireless network?

"Jenny-72" wrote:

I've tried this method with my Epson Stylus Photo 895 attached to a Windows
XP Pro workstation but Vista x64 just asks for drivers because they aren't on
the XP Pro machine.

The problem is, the drivers are only available on the Vista install CD and I
can't find them.

I've tried connecting the printer to the Vista x64 machine but face similar
problems from the XP Pro machine.

It's driving me nuts!! :-/

"AJR" wrote:

To "BigK" - I print from Vista to a HP 3740 connected directly to Vista
computer and to a HP 1310 connected to a network XP computer
Setting up the network printer went something like this: Set printer via XP
for sharing - gave share name hp1310 then:
1. Add printer via Vista
2. Select Network printer (Printer attached to
another computer)
3. Used the UNC path to the printer - in my case
\\roco-pro\hp1310
4. OK

"BigK" wrote in message
...

"Notts Ash" wrote in message
...
will it be possible for a vista and xp computer to link together in a
network

I have an XP Home system connected to my laptop running Vista.

I have had trouble with printer sharing (can't print from the Vista
machine) but file sharing is doing fine. I have a router so I don't know
about ICS.




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Old March 27th 10, 09:49 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Jack [MVP-Networking]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 356
Default Vista and XP

Hi
Wireless or wire does nor matter for this purpose.
Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local
traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should
be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers
on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party
Firewall instructions.
General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
Windows 7 Work Network,
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/window...aring.htmVista File and
Printer Sharing- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing
XP -http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing
XP -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
When done hard reboot all network computers and the Router.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

"GatesofDawn67" wrote in message
...
How do I make my vista machine and xp machine to see each other in a
wireless network?

"Jenny-72" wrote:

I've tried this method with my Epson Stylus Photo 895 attached to a
Windows
XP Pro workstation but Vista x64 just asks for drivers because they
aren't on
the XP Pro machine.

The problem is, the drivers are only available on the Vista install CD
and I
can't find them.

I've tried connecting the printer to the Vista x64 machine but face
similar
problems from the XP Pro machine.

It's driving me nuts!! :-/

"AJR" wrote:

To "BigK" - I print from Vista to a HP 3740 connected directly to Vista
computer and to a HP 1310 connected to a network XP computer
Setting up the network printer went something like this: Set printer
via XP
for sharing - gave share name hp1310 then:
1. Add printer via Vista
2. Select Network printer (Printer attached to
another computer)
3. Used the UNC path to the printer - in my case
\\roco-pro\hp1310
4. OK

"BigK" wrote in message
...

"Notts Ash" wrote in message
...
will it be possible for a vista and xp computer to link together in
a
network

I have an XP Home system connected to my laptop running Vista.

I have had trouble with printer sharing (can't print from the Vista
machine) but file sharing is doing fine. I have a router so I don't
know
about ICS.




  #9 (permalink)  
Old March 27th 10, 09:49 PM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.networking_sharing
Jack [MVP-Networking]
external usenet poster
 
Posts: 356
Default Vista and XP

Hi
Wireless or wire does nor matter for this purpose.
Make sure that the Software Firewall on each computer allows free local
traffic. If you use 3rd party Firewall On, Vista/XP Native Firewall should
be Off, and the active Firewall has to adjusted to your Network IP numbers
on what is some time called the Trusted Zone (consult your 3rd Party
Firewall instructions.
General example, http://www.ezlan.net/faq#trusted
Windows 7 Work Network,
http://www.onecomputerguy.com/window...aring.htmVista File and
Printer Sharing- http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx
Windows XP File Sharing -
http://support.microsoft.com/default...b;en-us;304040
Printer Sharing
XP -http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/networking/expert/honeycutt_july2.mspx
Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing
XP -http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357
Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista (Not need for XP-SP3) -
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120
When done hard reboot all network computers and the Router.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking).

"GatesofDawn67" wrote in message
...
How do I make my vista machine and xp machine to see each other in a
wireless network?

"Jenny-72" wrote:

I've tried this method with my Epson Stylus Photo 895 attached to a
Windows
XP Pro workstation but Vista x64 just asks for drivers because they
aren't on
the XP Pro machine.

The problem is, the drivers are only available on the Vista install CD
and I
can't find them.

I've tried connecting the printer to the Vista x64 machine but face
similar
problems from the XP Pro machine.

It's driving me nuts!! :-/

"AJR" wrote:

To "BigK" - I print from Vista to a HP 3740 connected directly to Vista
computer and to a HP 1310 connected to a network XP computer
Setting up the network printer went something like this: Set printer
via XP
for sharing - gave share name hp1310 then:
1. Add printer via Vista
2. Select Network printer (Printer attached to
another computer)
3. Used the UNC path to the printer - in my case
\\roco-pro\hp1310
4. OK

"BigK" wrote in message
...

"Notts Ash" wrote in message
...
will it be possible for a vista and xp computer to link together in
a
network

I have an XP Home system connected to my laptop running Vista.

I have had trouble with printer sharing (can't print from the Vista
machine) but file sharing is doing fine. I have a router so I don't
know
about ICS.




 




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