HI
If the Win XP has to print (even trough the network) it needs drivers.
Jack (MS, MVP-Networking)..

"GatesofDawn67" wrote in message
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How can I get my vista computer and my xp computer to link together in a
network?

"Jenny-72" wrote:

I've tried this method with my Epson Stylus Photo 895 attached to a
Windows
XP Pro workstation but Vista x64 just asks for drivers because they
aren't on
the XP Pro machine.

The problem is, the drivers are only available on the Vista install CD
and I
can't find them.

I've tried connecting the printer to the Vista x64 machine but face
similar
problems from the XP Pro machine.

It's driving me nuts!! :-/

"AJR" wrote:

To "BigK" - I print from Vista to a HP 3740 connected directly to Vista
computer and to a HP 1310 connected to a network XP computer
Setting up the network printer went something like this: Set printer
via XP
for sharing - gave share name hp1310 then:
1. Add printer via Vista
2. Select Network printer (Printer attached to
another computer)
3. Used the UNC path to the printer - in my case
\\roco-pro\hp1310
4. OK

"BigK" wrote in message
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"Notts Ash" wrote in message
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will it be possible for a vista and xp computer to link together in
a
network

I have an XP Home system connected to my laptop running Vista.

I have had trouble with printer sharing (can't print from the Vista
machine) but file sharing is doing fine. I have a router so I don't
know
about ICS.