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An old network query

Last answer on Jan 19, 2009 1:47:49 pm GMT Wavey, on Jan 19, 2009 1:19:37 pm GMT 
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Hello, I have an HP workstation which is connected to my internet router via a LAN cable and an HP laptop which connects wirelessly to the router. Both can access the internet with no problems at all, the laptop showing as accessing McFadster Net (my wireless connection) and the PC shwoing as connecting through a Local Area Network.
The workstation is running Windows XP SP2 and the laptop is running Vista.
How do I set up a network (I guess that's what I want) so that I can share files and the printer which is attached to the HP workstation?
I'm sure this is an old question and I apologise for asking something which is obviously fairly basic, but I'm not sure how I make everything see each other and get the printer and files to share.

Configuration: Windows XP SP 2 on workstation and Windows Vista on laptop

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homerclones, on Jan 19, 2009 1:24:07 pm GMT

Hi,


It is very simple to create a network for file or printer sharing,.


Just follow below steps..

Click start

Control panel

Network setup wizard

Once done you will have the below choice


This wizard will help you set up this computer to on your network ..


Share an Internet connection
setup Window firewall
Share files and folders
share a printer

Just click next and follow the wizard:)

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 Wavey, on Jan 19, 2009 1:47:49 pm GMT

Thanks. I did try that, but my laptop doesn't appear to be able to see it.

How do I get my laptop to join the network? I have read somewhere that all of the machines in a network have to be in the same workgroup (which they are) so what else do I need to do?

Thanks in advance for any help.

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