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Old November 9th 08, 02:48 AM posted to microsoft.public.windows.vista.print_fax_scan
MNielsen
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Default Vista printing to shared XP printer

Hi, I have the same situation and I'ved tried the walkaround posted here
but it doesn't solve my issues.

Situation:
Xp Machine connected to network with printed attached and set to be
shared, also File & Printer Sharing is allowed through windows fire wall
(McAfee is completely turned off)

Vista machine connected to network, File & Printer Sharing turned on
and allows through windows fire wall (no extra security software
installed on this machine). Also printer vista driver is installed.

I've run the Add Printer wizard and follows the instructions posted
here but get stuck at the "Naming" of the new port. I get the error
message 'Network Path not Found'.

The shared printer is a HP DeskJet 3740 series.
My network is a standard network. Wired and wireless (Xp machine is
wired, Vista machine is wireless).

Any suggestions?


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