Unable to share files and printer from upstairs workstation

tekman98 · 01-22-2006, 04:03 AM

I setup file and printer on 2 computers with DSL internet night before and it all worked fine, was able to print test page from both computers. The next day my friend moved the printer downstairs and the computer upstairs is not able to access the one downstairs.

Printer is on, file sharing is on, firewall is off, renamed computers still not able to access from upstairs. I am able to acess and put files from downstairs to upstairs, but not viceversa. I can access my laptop from upstairs but no the workstation???
I am reinstalling windows today due to virus and spyware issue in workstation downstairs. (found 18 virus, and is loaded with spyware, used lavasoft adaware, spystopper removed over 1000 issues spybot would not run)
Please help me---> Thank you

johnwill · 01-22-2006, 08:57 AM

Please don't post duplicate messages, one will do the trick. Continue here: http://www.techsupportforum.com/file...s-printer.html

01-22-2006, 04:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
tekman98 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 9 OS: XP	Unable to share files and printer from upstairs workstation I setup file and printer on 2 computers with DSL internet night before and it all worked fine, was able to print test page from both computers. The next day my friend moved the printer downstairs and the computer upstairs is not able to access the one downstairs. Printer is on, file sharing is on, firewall is off, renamed computers still not able to access from upstairs. I am able to acess and put files from downstairs to upstairs, but not viceversa. I can access my laptop from upstairs but no the workstation??? I am reinstalling windows today due to virus and spyware issue in workstation downstairs. (found 18 virus, and is loaded with spyware, used lavasoft adaware, spystopper removed over 1000 issues spybot would not run) Please help me---> Thank you

01-22-2006, 08:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 31,468 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	Please don't post duplicate messages, one will do the trick. Continue here: http://www.techsupportforum.com/file...s-printer.html __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience