Vista and XP

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Yes - I have XP and Vista as dual boot on a computer networked (crossover
cable) with another XP computer - networking and ICS working great!!
 
Notts Ash said:
will it be possible for a vista and xp computer to link together in a
network
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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.
 
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
 
hey guys if you want to duel boot you need to get a program called Bootit
ive got both vista and xp pro running on the same computer

p.s but my dam printer doesnt work on vista (lexmark X6170 \\
 
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!! :-/
 
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!! :-/
 
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!! :-/
 
To share printers across a network between Vista x64 and any other operating
system do the following.

Vista
------
Click Start >> Control Panel >> Hardware and Sound >> Printers
Click on Add a printer
Select Add a local printer
Create a new port >> Local Port >> Click on Next
Enter the port name for the network printer (i.e. \\Computer Name\Printer
Name)
Select the printer from the list
Continue until the printer is installed.

Other operating systems
----------------------------
Find the Add printer wizard and do exactly the same method as for Vista.

With any luck your printer will already have printer drivers included with
Vista and obtaining drivers for other operating systems if they are missing
should not be a problem.
 
I am having around the same problem... but with a twist...

I have an XP Pro computer that my g/f uses, and mine, which runs vista...

The XP machine has two user names, both admins. One name is hers, the other
mine. MY name on the XP machine can access everything on my vista. Her name
how ever, get the access denied every time i try to open two particular
drives ( E and F, same hard drive, sep partitions)

I find it odd that one name on the computer can access it, while the other
one cannot. I have password protection off, and dont get any window for the
password...

why would i have problems with one name and not the other?
 
On Thu, 12 Oct 2006 01:35:01 -0700, Jenny-72

Hey thanks for making my Christmas Day complete. This works
perfectly.
 
Thank You Jenny-72!!

This works!!!!!!

I had the same problem; XP desktop (server) w/ Vista installed on Laptop and
Vista would not access my desktop printer. First I installed the printer
local to the laptop (HP 7310, USB) and than installed another local and
added/modified the local port per your instructions below!

This solution should be posted loud and clear on the MS tech page. I know
that I'm not the only one with this issue.

Kathy
 
I would really like to connect my two computers via a crossover cable. I
have my vista and xp computer connected this way, but my xp computer does not
show up in the vista. I can access the vista computer from my xp computer in
my network places.
The xp showed up in vista once before, but now it does not. I have my
firewalls turned off.

im stumped
 
Can you ping the XP from Vista? If not, I would check the firewall or other security software. These posts may help,

Vista How to Collections
http://chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=260

Info: Step by step troubleshooting VISTA sharing
http://www.chicagotech.net/netforums/viewtopic.php?t=273

Bob Lin, MS-MVP, MCSE & CNE
Networking, Internet, Routing, VPN Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net
How to Setup Windows, Network, VPN & Remote Access on http://www.HowToNetworking.com
I would really like to connect my two computers via a crossover cable. I
have my vista and xp computer connected this way, but my xp computer does not
show up in the vista. I can access the vista computer from my xp computer in
my network places.
The xp showed up in vista once before, but now it does not. I have my
firewalls turned off.

im stumped
 
You don't need any add on program to dual boot. Windows sets up a boot menu
when you install a second (or third) copy of Windows on your machine. Yes, I
said thrid copy ... I am presently triple booting on my machine ... Vista
Home Premium, XP Pro, and XP Home. Have never used or needed a boot manager
.... Windows has it built in.
 
I trust you are aware that every time you boot into XP, it
wipes out Vista's system restore points.

Gary VanderMolen
 
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