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Hi i have a 2 pcs running vista, one hard wired other wireless. Have managed
to setup home network and specifically printer sharing, but this only works if i switch off the windows firewalls on both pcs. I am obviously concerned that this leaves me vulnerable what can i do to fix this problem. thanks |
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"dave" wrote in message
... Hi i have a 2 pcs running vista, one hard wired other wireless. Have managed to setup home network and specifically printer sharing, but this only works if i switch off the windows firewalls on both pcs. I am obviously concerned that this leaves me vulnerable what can i do to fix this problem. thanks I have the network location set to "private" for wired and wireless Vista machines on my home LAN. That allows me to enable network discovery, sharing, etc... http://www.microsoft.com/technet/com...uy/cg0906.mspx http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/l.../bb727037.aspx -- Al Jarvi (MS-MVP Windows Networking) Please post *ALL* questions and replies to the news group for the mutual benefit of all of us... The MS-MVP Program - http://mvp.support.microsoft.com This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights... How to ask a question http://support.microsoft.com/KB/555375 |