Computer networking between 2 desktops?

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I was wondering if there was any way i can network two desktops. Everything
I've read so far says there has to be a wireless device... I have two
computers in my home and just wanted to be able to share folders and the
printer so I dont have to move stuff around all the time
Any help appreciated
Thanx
 
On Tue, 4 Dec 2007 21:37:01 -0800, Getting the hang of this <Getting the hang of
I was wondering if there was any way i can network two desktops. Everything
I've read so far says there has to be a wireless device... I have two
computers in my home and just wanted to be able to share folders and the
printer so I dont have to move stuff around all the time
Any help appreciated
Thanx
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There are any number of ways to network two computers, wired or wireless. Do
you want them both to have Internet service too, or are you just looking to let
them share files / printer? If the latter, just use a cross-over cable.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/07/connecting-two-computers-with.html

If you want to get fancy, learn the other issues, and do it right.
<http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/networking-your-computers.html>
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/2005/08/networking-your-computers.html

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Cheers,
Chuck, MS-MVP 2005-2007 [Windows - Networking]
http://nitecruzr.blogspot.com/
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http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb727037.aspx

Have a read of the above link re Vista File and Printer Sharing.

1st thing to do is make sure that the Workgroup Name of ALL the computers is
the SAME.

In Vista Network and Sharing:

Network Discovery: ON (So it can see the other computers)

Network set to Private (Public is for hotspots, airports, etc)

File Sharing: ON

Public Folder Sharing: ON (Vista’s Public Folder is the same as XP’s Shared
Docs)

Password Protected: OFF (unless you want to set up identical usernames and
passwords on ALL computers in your Network) If you have it ON, you will be
asked for a username and password when you try to access a Vista computer
from an XP computer.

Also, run the XP’s Home Network File and Printer sharing Wizard.
 
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