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Join Date: Jul 2006
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OS: XP Pro SP2
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I can't seem to get my Vista laptop and XP Pro desktop to see each other on my new WLAN, both connect to the net by wireless, but is there an idiot's guide to seting up file sharing between the two?
Also, is it possible to use programs installed on the desktop with the laptop? thanks |
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Re: WLAN file sharing between Vista and XP Pro
First off, disable the firewalls to see if that's really the issue. Second, you can't run programs installed on one computer on anther, although you could use a remote desktop application and handle it that way.
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Re: WLAN file sharing between Vista and XP Pro
Hi Bill,
In addition to disabling the firewall, check that each computer is on the same workgroup (or domain if applicable).
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