WLAN file sharing between Vista and XP Pro

BillDoor · 03-20-2007, 12:43 PM

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

BillDoor · 03-20-2007, 12:44 PM

meant to say I have Norton Internet security on the laptop and zonealrm on the desktop, so need to know how to open them up to see each other

johnwill · 03-21-2007, 11:20 AM

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.

**TheMatt** · 03-21-2007, 12:54 PM

Hi Bill,

In addition to disabling the firewall, check that each computer is on the same workgroup (or domain if applicable).

03-20-2007, 12:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
BillDoor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 54 OS: XP Pro SP2	WLAN file sharing between Vista and XP Pro 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

03-20-2007, 12:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
BillDoor Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 54 OS: XP Pro SP2	Re: WLAN file sharing between Vista and XP Pro meant to say I have Norton Internet security on the laptop and zonealrm on the desktop, so need to know how to open them up to see each other

03-21-2007, 11:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
johnwill Manager, Networking Forums Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S.E. Pennsylvania, US Posts: 32,581 OS: XP-Pro, Vista, Linux Blog Entries: 1	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. __________________ If TSF has helped you, Tell us about it! or Donate to help keep the site up! Microsoft MVP - Windows Desktop Experience

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TheMatt Moderator, Hardware Team Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,693 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	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). __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides