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September 18th 07, 01:18 AM
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Cannot access shared Vista printer from XP.
I can't seem to (consistently) access a shared printer on a Vista machine
from and XP machine. I've tried all sorts of things and can't get it to work. The XP machine gives a "computer is not accesible. you might not have permission..." error. No firewalls or anti virus software are running Proper drivers are installed Password protect sharing is off file and printer sharing is on public folders is on Network is set to private netbios over tcp/ip is on on both computers restrictanonymoussam is set to 0, seemed to work the first time but not later workgroup is the same Help! 
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September 18th 07, 02:36 AM
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Cannot access shared Vista printer from XP.
You may try to install the printer locally and re-map it. This link may help,
Vista Print Issues2007 1:54 am Post subject: Losing Networked Printer in Vista ... so just to share my ... Vista: printer causes explorer to crash ... I have connected to the ... www.chicagotech.net/vista/vistaprint.htm Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com "eraser" wrote in message ... I can't seem to (consistently) access a shared printer on a Vista machine from and XP machine. I've tried all sorts of things and can't get it to work. The XP machine gives a "computer is not accesible. you might not have permission..." error. No firewalls or anti virus software are running Proper drivers are installed Password protect sharing is off file and printer sharing is on public folders is on Network is set to private netbios over tcp/ip is on on both computers restrictanonymoussam is set to 0, seemed to work the first time but not later workgroup is the same Help!
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September 18th 07, 01:28 PM
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Cannot access shared Vista printer from XP.
your best bet is to add it like a port... it worked for me... add it like a port and when it asks which port you call the printer via its \\xxxxxcomputer\printer -- the highlander
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