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August 22nd 09, 11:33 PM
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Is there a way to contect my laptop running Window's Vista to my Desktop and Printer? My wireless modem is Netgear and is attached to my desktop. My desktop is running Windows XP. Can i print from my laptop to my printer connected to my desktop? If I can access files from my desktop great but not necessary. I know enought to be dangerous, but not really a techie. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it. Even if the answer is no you can't do this. Thanks Geoff -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com 
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August 23rd 09, 12:32 AM
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"schnoffrey" wrote in message ... Is there a way to contect my laptop running Window's Vista to my Desktop and Printer? My wireless modem is Netgear and is attached to my desktop. My desktop is running Windows XP. Can i print from my laptop to my printer connected to my desktop? If I can access files from my desktop great but not necessary. I know enought to be dangerous, but not really a techie. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it. Even if the answer is no you can't do this. Thanks Geoff -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com Yes.. First, you have to do this.. http://compnetworking.about.com/od/w...le_disable.htm and this http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...003111033.mspx Now you need to set the same workgroup for each machine.. Choose one and right click on My Computer Click on the 'Computer Name' and make a note of the workgroup name. It may even be 'workgroup' Now do the same on the other computer and ensure that the same workgroup name exists. If it doesn't, change it. Reboot both machines. Time to add a network printer to Vista.. http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...7b1dc1033.mspx. I am assuming that both machines are running 32-bit operating systems. If Vista is 64-bit, tell me and I will give you instruction on how to add the printer.. -- Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
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August 23rd 09, 12:32 AM
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"schnoffrey" wrote in message ... Is there a way to contect my laptop running Window's Vista to my Desktop and Printer? My wireless modem is Netgear and is attached to my desktop. My desktop is running Windows XP. Can i print from my laptop to my printer connected to my desktop? If I can access files from my desktop great but not necessary. I know enought to be dangerous, but not really a techie. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it. Even if the answer is no you can't do this. Thanks Geoff -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com Yes.. First, you have to do this.. http://compnetworking.about.com/od/w...le_disable.htm and this http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...003111033.mspx Now you need to set the same workgroup for each machine.. Choose one and right click on My Computer Click on the 'Computer Name' and make a note of the workgroup name. It may even be 'workgroup' Now do the same on the other computer and ensure that the same workgroup name exists. If it doesn't, change it. Reboot both machines. Time to add a network printer to Vista.. http://windowshelp.microsoft.com/Win...7b1dc1033.mspx. I am assuming that both machines are running 32-bit operating systems. If Vista is 64-bit, tell me and I will give you instruction on how to add the printer.. -- Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
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August 23rd 09, 01:16 AM
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You have to configure the File and printer Sharing on the computers. 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 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 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 (Not need for XP-SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120 Sharing between Windows XP and Mac - http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web...file-share.asp Jack (MVP-Networking). "schnoffrey" wrote in message ... Is there a way to contect my laptop running Window's Vista to my Desktop and Printer? My wireless modem is Netgear and is attached to my desktop. My desktop is running Windows XP. Can i print from my laptop to my printer connected to my desktop? If I can access files from my desktop great but not necessary. I know enought to be dangerous, but not really a techie. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it. Even if the answer is no you can't do this. Thanks Geoff -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com
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August 23rd 09, 01:16 AM
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Hi You have to configure the File and printer Sharing on the computers. 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 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 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 (Not need for XP-SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120 Sharing between Windows XP and Mac - http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web...file-share.asp Jack (MVP-Networking). "schnoffrey" wrote in message ... Is there a way to contect my laptop running Window's Vista to my Desktop and Printer? My wireless modem is Netgear and is attached to my desktop. My desktop is running Windows XP. Can i print from my laptop to my printer connected to my desktop? If I can access files from my desktop great but not necessary. I know enought to be dangerous, but not really a techie. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it. Even if the answer is no you can't do this. Thanks Geoff -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com
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August 23rd 09, 02:18 AM
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How do I find out if my computer is 32 or 64 bit? Those forst two links you mention, do I do those on my desktop or laptop? Thanks Mike Hall - MVP;1541758 Wrote: "schnoffrey" wrote in message ... Is there a way to contect my laptop running Window's Vista to my Desktop and Printer? My wireless modem is Netgear and is attached to my desktop. My desktop is running Windows XP. Can i print from my laptop to my printer connected to my desktop? If I can access files from my desktop great but not necessary. I know enought to be dangerous, but not really a techie. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it. Even if the answer is no you can't do this. Thanks Geoff -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com Yes.. First, you have to do this.. 'Windows File and Printer Sharing - How to Enable or Disable' (http://tinyurl.com/ypaaze) and this http://tinyurl.com/yw66sv Now you need to set the same workgroup for each machine.. Choose one and right click on My Computer Click on the 'Computer Name' and make a note of the workgroup name. It may even be 'workgroup' Now do the same on the other computer and ensure that the same workgroup name exists. If it doesn't, change it. Reboot both machines. Time to add a network printer to Vista.. http://tinyurl.com/2k8o84. I am assuming that both machines are running 32-bit operating systems. If Vista is 64-bit, tell me and I will give you instruction on how to add the printer.. -- Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience 'Mike's Window - MSMVPS.COM' (http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/) -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com
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August 23rd 09, 02:18 AM
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How do I find out if my computer is 32 or 64 bit? Those forst two links you mention, do I do those on my desktop or laptop? Thanks Mike Hall - MVP;1541758 Wrote: "schnoffrey" wrote in message ... Is there a way to contect my laptop running Window's Vista to my Desktop and Printer? My wireless modem is Netgear and is attached to my desktop. My desktop is running Windows XP. Can i print from my laptop to my printer connected to my desktop? If I can access files from my desktop great but not necessary. I know enought to be dangerous, but not really a techie. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it. Even if the answer is no you can't do this. Thanks Geoff -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com Yes.. First, you have to do this.. 'Windows File and Printer Sharing - How to Enable or Disable' (http://tinyurl.com/ypaaze) and this http://tinyurl.com/yw66sv Now you need to set the same workgroup for each machine.. Choose one and right click on My Computer Click on the 'Computer Name' and make a note of the workgroup name. It may even be 'workgroup' Now do the same on the other computer and ensure that the same workgroup name exists. If it doesn't, change it. Reboot both machines. Time to add a network printer to Vista.. http://tinyurl.com/2k8o84. I am assuming that both machines are running 32-bit operating systems. If Vista is 64-bit, tell me and I will give you instruction on how to add the printer.. -- Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience 'Mike's Window - MSMVPS.COM' (http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/) -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com
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August 23rd 09, 01:14 PM
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"schnoffrey" wrote in message ... How do I find out if my computer is 32 or 64 bit? Those forst two links you mention, do I do those on my desktop or laptop? Thanks Mike Hall - MVP;1541758 Wrote: "schnoffrey" wrote in message ... Is there a way to contect my laptop running Window's Vista to my Desktop and Printer? My wireless modem is Netgear and is attached to my desktop. My desktop is running Windows XP. Can i print from my laptop to my printer connected to my desktop? If I can access files from my desktop great but not necessary. I know enought to be dangerous, but not really a techie. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it. Even if the answer is no you can't do this. Thanks Geoff -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com Yes.. First, you have to do this.. 'Windows File and Printer Sharing - How to Enable or Disable' (http://tinyurl.com/ypaaze) and this http://tinyurl.com/yw66sv Now you need to set the same workgroup for each machine.. Choose one and right click on My Computer Click on the 'Computer Name' and make a note of the workgroup name. It may even be 'workgroup' Now do the same on the other computer and ensure that the same workgroup name exists. If it doesn't, change it. Reboot both machines. Time to add a network printer to Vista.. http://tinyurl.com/2k8o84. I am assuming that both machines are running 32-bit operating systems. If Vista is 64-bit, tell me and I will give you instruction on how to add the printer.. -- Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience 'Mike's Window - MSMVPS.COM' (http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/) -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com If you don't know whether 64-bit or 32-bit, you most likely have 32-bit on both so don't worry about it.. The first two links, one was for XP, one was for Vista, so use the appropriate instructions for each machine.. -- Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
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August 23rd 09, 01:14 PM
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"schnoffrey" wrote in message ... How do I find out if my computer is 32 or 64 bit? Those forst two links you mention, do I do those on my desktop or laptop? Thanks Mike Hall - MVP;1541758 Wrote: "schnoffrey" wrote in message ... Is there a way to contect my laptop running Window's Vista to my Desktop and Printer? My wireless modem is Netgear and is attached to my desktop. My desktop is running Windows XP. Can i print from my laptop to my printer connected to my desktop? If I can access files from my desktop great but not necessary. I know enought to be dangerous, but not really a techie. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it. Even if the answer is no you can't do this. Thanks Geoff -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com Yes.. First, you have to do this.. 'Windows File and Printer Sharing - How to Enable or Disable' (http://tinyurl.com/ypaaze) and this http://tinyurl.com/yw66sv Now you need to set the same workgroup for each machine.. Choose one and right click on My Computer Click on the 'Computer Name' and make a note of the workgroup name. It may even be 'workgroup' Now do the same on the other computer and ensure that the same workgroup name exists. If it doesn't, change it. Reboot both machines. Time to add a network printer to Vista.. http://tinyurl.com/2k8o84. I am assuming that both machines are running 32-bit operating systems. If Vista is 64-bit, tell me and I will give you instruction on how to add the printer.. -- Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience 'Mike's Window - MSMVPS.COM' (http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/) -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com If you don't know whether 64-bit or 32-bit, you most likely have 32-bit on both so don't worry about it.. The first two links, one was for XP, one was for Vista, so use the appropriate instructions for each machine.. -- Mike Hall - MVP Windows Experience http://msmvps.com/blogs/mikehall/
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August 25th 09, 12:59 PM
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Jack,
In your list of reference articles, you note that the Windows XP patch (kb922120) is not required for XP SP3. I recently used this patch to solve a VISTA/XP sharing problem and this hotfix requires XP SP3. If the LLTD Responder is not listed in the Local Area Connection properties list, your notation could divert users from a working solution. Note that the downloadable patch (v5) linked on the kb article does nothing for an SP3 system, but the hotfix (v6) installs the LLTD Responder component and fixes the problem. "Jack [MVP-Networking]" wrote in message ... Hi You have to configure the File and printer Sharing on the computers. 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 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 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 (Not need for XP-SP3) - http://support.microsoft.com/kb/922120 Sharing between Windows XP and Mac - http://www.realifewebdesigns.com/web...file-share.asp Jack (MVP-Networking). "schnoffrey" wrote in message ... Is there a way to contect my laptop running Window's Vista to my Desktop and Printer? My wireless modem is Netgear and is attached to my desktop. My desktop is running Windows XP. Can i print from my laptop to my printer connected to my desktop? If I can access files from my desktop great but not necessary. I know enought to be dangerous, but not really a techie. If anyone can help I'd appreciate it. Even if the answer is no you can't do this. Thanks Geoff -- schnoffrey Posted via http://www.vistaheads.com
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