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March 16th 08, 07:34 PM
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Missing PC
Howdy,
I'm setting up a home network for the first time and I've made some progress. The desktop can access the shared files on the laptop and the laptop can "see" the desktop, but can't access any on it. I keep receiving a message that LIVINGROOM (desktop name) is not a valid domain name. I don't have domain name that I'm aware of..... Desktop: Dell Ispirion with Vista Home Premium Laptop: HP Pavilion with Vista Home Premium Netgear: Wireless router Linksys: USB Network adaptor (desktip) I have some techical experience, but I only do software :-) Any help would be much appreciated. 
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March 16th 08, 09:25 PM
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Missing PC
Looks like, from what you said, that you have put the desktop name in the
wrong box. It needs to go into the COMPUTER NAME box. Leave the DOMAIN NAME blank. The WORKGROUP name should be identical for all your computers. -- Regards, BobF. "Kathy" wrote in message ... Howdy, I'm setting up a home network for the first time and I've made some progress. The desktop can access the shared files on the laptop and the laptop can "see" the desktop, but can't access any on it. I keep receiving a message that LIVINGROOM (desktop name) is not a valid domain name. I don't have domain name that I'm aware of..... Desktop: Dell Ispirion with Vista Home Premium Laptop: HP Pavilion with Vista Home Premium Netgear: Wireless router Linksys: USB Network adaptor (desktip) I have some techical experience, but I only do software :-) Any help would be much appreciated.
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March 16th 08, 11:32 PM
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Missing PC
Thanks! Success!
Regards, Kathy "Bob F." wrote: Looks like, from what you said, that you have put the desktop name in the wrong box. It needs to go into the COMPUTER NAME box. Leave the DOMAIN NAME blank. The WORKGROUP name should be identical for all your computers. -- Regards, BobF. "Kathy" wrote in message ... Howdy, I'm setting up a home network for the first time and I've made some progress. The desktop can access the shared files on the laptop and the laptop can "see" the desktop, but can't access any on it. I keep receiving a message that LIVINGROOM (desktop name) is not a valid domain name. I don't have domain name that I'm aware of..... Desktop: Dell Ispirion with Vista Home Premium Laptop: HP Pavilion with Vista Home Premium Netgear: Wireless router Linksys: USB Network adaptor (desktip) I have some techical experience, but I only do software :-) Any help would be much appreciated.
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March 16th 08, 11:54 PM
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Missing PC
Great to hear it. Thanks for letting us know.
-- Regards, BobF. "Kathy" wrote in message ... Thanks! Success! Regards, Kathy "Bob F." wrote: Looks like, from what you said, that you have put the desktop name in the wrong box. It needs to go into the COMPUTER NAME box. Leave the DOMAIN NAME blank. The WORKGROUP name should be identical for all your computers. -- Regards, BobF. "Kathy" wrote in message ... Howdy, I'm setting up a home network for the first time and I've made some progress. The desktop can access the shared files on the laptop and the laptop can "see" the desktop, but can't access any on it. I keep receiving a message that LIVINGROOM (desktop name) is not a valid domain name. I don't have domain name that I'm aware of..... Desktop: Dell Ispirion with Vista Home Premium Laptop: HP Pavilion with Vista Home Premium Netgear: Wireless router Linksys: USB Network adaptor (desktip) I have some techical experience, but I only do software :-) Any help would be much appreciated.
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