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i have an xp computer and lap top and two vista comps. the two xp comps can
see a printer on one machine but not the printer on the other machine. When i try to ping the none recognizing one i get a timed out. Also the two xps can see both vista machines on the add new printer but only one printer can be seen. |
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Hi
Successful Sharing involves some general consideration in Network settings, http://www.ezlan.net/sharing.html As well as specific adjustment of each computer according to what it is allowed to be shared. Vista 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/u...utt_july2.mspx Windows Native Firewall setting for Sharing XP - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/875357 Windows XP patch for Sharing with Vista - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120 Jack (MVP-Networking). "sean" wrote in message ... i have an xp computer and lap top and two vista comps. the two xp comps can see a printer on one machine but not the printer on the other machine. When i try to ping the none recognizing one i get a timed out. Also the two xps can see both vista machines on the add new printer but only one printer can be seen. |